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Panasonic S1R vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Panasonic S1R vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(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
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
  • Announced February 2014
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 S1R DP2 Quattro 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019February 2014More modern by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kClearer display (+1180k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Panasonic S1R

 DP2 Quattro S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 S1R DP2 Quattro 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S1R vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography info
87
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/320s)
fantastic MP (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1R
Street photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
71
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition (1,020g)
61
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography information
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography information
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low battery life (360 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
48
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography features
60
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
fantastic MP (47MP)
low battery life (360 shots)
heavier than competition (1,020 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
53
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography details
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
low battery life (360 per charge)
59
manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (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 S1R as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (1,020g)
9
no video recording
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Panasonic S1R vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSigma DP2 Quattro
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