Panasonic FH8 vs Sigma Quattro

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH8 and Sigma Quattro, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the FH8 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The FH8 was revealed 5 years earlier than the Quattro and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FH8 matches up against the Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH8 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH8 and Sigma Quattro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FH8 and the Quattro.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and Quattro is 96 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and Quattro.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH8 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sigma Quattro will provide extra detail because of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FH8 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.