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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX100
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LX100 II versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. The resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is relatively comparable but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 II was revealed 4 years after the DP2 Quattro which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the LX100 II matches up versus the DP2 Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 LX100 II DP2 Quattro 
RevealedAugust 2018February 2014Newer by 56 months
Screen resolution1240k920kCrisper screen (+320k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Panasonic LX100 II

 DP2 Quattro LX100 II 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 LX100 II DP2 Quattro 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 II provides outside measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the LX100 II and the DP2 Quattro.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and DP2 Quattro is 81 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will show extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer LX100 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (17MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
77
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Street photography camera
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
61
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography information
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography information
71
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (17MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography info
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography info
78
better than average battery (340 per charge)
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (17MP)
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
53
decent MP (20MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography highlights
76
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (17 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
59
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX100 II
Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Quattro
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IISigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sigma
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Sigma DP2 Quattro
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-08-22 2014-02-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine 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 17 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4736 x 3552 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 45mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,240 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 1800s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 grams (0.86 pounds) 395 grams (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
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 340 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) -
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $998 $931