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Panasonic GX9 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Panasonic GX9 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Launched February 2018
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic GX9 vs Sigma Quattro H, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and Quattro H (APS-H) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX9 was released 2 years after the Quattro H which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GX9 scores against the Quattro H in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Sigma Quattro H

 GX9 Quattro H 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2016More modern by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Panasonic GX9

 Quattro H GX9 
Screen resolution1620k1240kClearer screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Sigma Quattro H

 GX9 Quattro H 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic GX9 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX9 has got exterior dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX9 vs Sigma Quattro H in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GX9 versus the Quattro H.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and Quattro H is 82 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and Quattro H.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX9 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma Quattro H will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 25 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger GX9 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Portrait photography camera
76
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
83
you can focus manually
resolution is high (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography details
Sigma Quattro H Street photography details
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
70
sensor size is good (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography features
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography features
73
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
low battery pack (260 per charge)
72
resolution is high (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
max fps low (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography information
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography information
71
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery pack (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
environment proof
resolution is high (45 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography advice
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (260 shots)
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is high (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging information
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging information
35
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
26
comes with face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video ( pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Sigma Quattro H
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sigma
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Sigma sd Quattro H
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2018-02-13 2016-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-H
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 45 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 6200 x 4152
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sigma SA
Total lenses 107 76
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.4
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,240k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 -
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407 grams (0.90 lb) -
Dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $1,000 $1,134