Panasonic G9 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro
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Panasonic G9 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
- Introduced November 2017
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- 45mm (F2.8) lens
- 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
- Revealed February 2014
Panasonic G9 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview
Below, we are comparing the Panasonic G9 and Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. The resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is very comparable but the G9 (Four Thirds) and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe G9 was introduced 3 years later than the DP2 Quattro and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G9 grades versus the DP2 Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic G9 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro
G9 | DP2 Quattro | |||
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Revealed | November 2017 | February 2014 | Fresher by 46 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 920k | Sharper display (+120k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Panasonic G9
DP2 Quattro | G9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
G9 | DP2 Quattro | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size |
Panasonic G9 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 has got physical measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic G9 and Sigma DP2 Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the G9 vs the DP2 Quattro.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and DP2 Quattro is 62 and 70 respectively.
Panasonic G9 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and DP2 Quattro.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The G9 has got the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The fresher G9 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
Panasonic G9 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G9 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Sigma DP2 Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sigma |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Sigma DP2 Quattro |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2017-11-08 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TRUE III engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5424 x 3616 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 45mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 658 gr (1.45 lb) | 395 gr (0.87 lb) |
Dimensions | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") | 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DMW-BLF19 | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | - |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Cost at launch | $1,500 | $931 |