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Panasonic GH5S vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
59
Overall
66

Panasonic GH5S vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2018
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic GH5S vs Sigma Quattro H, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and Quattro H (APS-H) possess totally different sensor size.

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The GH5S was launched 23 months after the Quattro H making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GH5S matches up vs the Quattro H in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sigma Quattro H

 GH5S Quattro H 
ReleasedJanuary 2018February 2016Newer by 23 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Panasonic GH5S

 Quattro H GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sigma Quattro H

 GH5S Quattro H 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution1620k1620kExact same display resolution

Panasonic GH5S vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S provides physical dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GH5S vs Sigma Quattro H in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GH5S against the Quattro H.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and Quattro H is 62 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and Quattro H.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent GH5S will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography factors
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography factors
61
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
82
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Street photography camera
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
69
sensor size is good (APS-H)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography advice
55
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
71
megapixel count fantastic (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (3.8 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography features
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography features
61
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
65
environment proofing
megapixel count fantastic (45 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography highlights
63
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging features
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging features
67
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
does not have image stabilization
26
features face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video ( pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sigma Quattro H
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sigma
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sigma sd Quattro H
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-01-08 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 10 Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-H
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 45 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3680 x 2760 6200 x 4152
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sigma SA
Total lenses 107 76
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.4
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 3.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 -
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) -
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLF19 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual 1
Price at launch $2,498 $1,134