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Panasonic S1 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Panasonic S1 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
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
  • Revealed February 2016
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Panasonic S1 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic S1 and Sigma Quattro H, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and Quattro H (APS-H) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1 was released 2 years later than the Quattro H and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the S1 matches up versus the Quattro H in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sigma Quattro H

 S1 Quattro H 
RevealedFebruary 2019February 2016More recent by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1620kSharper display (+480k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Panasonic S1

 Quattro H S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sigma Quattro H

 S1 Quattro H 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 has got physical measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1 and 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 vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S1 and the Quattro H.

Panasonic S1 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and Quattro H is 54 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and Quattro H.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sigma Quattro H will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 21MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern S1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
high flash sync (1/320s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
83
focusing manually
great MP (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography information
Sigma Quattro H Street photography information
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors (1,021 grams)
70
good sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography factors
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography factors
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low battery (380 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
72
great MP (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography info
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography info
59
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
low battery (380 per charge)
heavier than competitors (1,021 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
weather proof
great MP (45MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro H
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery (380 CIPA)
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
great MP (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1
Vlogging with Sigma Quattro H
32
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (1,021 grams)
26
offers face detect focusing
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great ( pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic S1 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sigma Quattro H
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sigma
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sigma sd Quattro H
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-02-01 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-H
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 45MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6200 x 4152
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Sigma SA
Available lenses 30 76
Crop factor 1 1.4
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 -
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021 grams (2.25 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP-61
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two One
Launch price $2,498 $1,134