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Panasonic S1H vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Panasonic S1H vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Released August 2019
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Panasonic S1H vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic S1H and Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is fairly comparable but the S1H (Full frame) and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was unveiled 5 years after the DP2 Quattro which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S1H matches up vs the DP2 Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 S1H DP2 Quattro 
LaunchedAugust 2019February 2014More modern by 68 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k920kCrisper display (+1410k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Panasonic S1H

 DP2 Quattro S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 S1H DP2 Quattro 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Panasonic S1H vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H offers external dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1H and Sigma DP2 Quattro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1H and the DP2 Quattro.

Panasonic S1H vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and DP2 Quattro is 52 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and DP2 Quattro.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1H having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1H will provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent S1H is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography advice
85
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
77
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Street photography camera
69
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than average in class (1,052 grams)
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography info
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography info
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
bad battery (400 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
48
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography details
64
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery (400 per charge)
heavier than average in class (1,052g)
53
decent MP (20MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1H
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery (400 shots)
59
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging factors
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (5952 x 3988 pxls)
does have external mic port
heavier than average in class (1,052 grams)
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic S1H vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HSigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Make Panasonic Sigma
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Sigma DP2 Quattro
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2019-08-28 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine TRUE III engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
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 6000 x 4000 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
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 mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 45mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8
Amount of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,330k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052g (2.32 lb) 395g (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 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 400 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) -
Card slots 2 1
Launch pricing $3,998 $931