Panasonic S1R vs Sigma DP2 Quattro
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Panasonic S1R vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Released February 2019
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- 45mm (F2.8) lens
- 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
- Announced February 2014

Panasonic S1R vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic S1R vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

The S1R was launched 5 years after the DP2 Quattro which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S1R grades versus the DP2 Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic S1R vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sigma DP2 Quattro
S1R | DP2 Quattro | |||
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Announced | February 2019 | ![]() | February 2014 | More modern by 61 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+1180k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Panasonic S1R
DP2 Quattro | S1R |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sigma DP2 Quattro
S1R | DP2 Quattro | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic S1R vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1R enjoys exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic S1R vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S1R versus the DP2 Quattro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and DP2 Quattro is 54 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and DP2 Quattro.
To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1R featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1R will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger S1R is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1R vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1R vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Sigma DP2 Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sigma |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Sigma DP2 Quattro |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2019-02-01 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | TRUE III engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47MP | 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 resolution | 8000 x 6000 | 5424 x 3616 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 45mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Number of lenses | 30 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/320 secs | - |
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1020 grams (2.25 lb) | 395 grams (0.87 lb) |
Dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 100 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 3525 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage slots | 2 | One |
Retail cost | $3,698 | $931 |