Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma Quattro
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Released February 2016

Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma Quattro Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FP1 versus Sigma Quattro, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

The FP1 was launched 7 years before the Quattro and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FP1 matches up vs the Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Sigma sd Quattro. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sigma Quattro
FP1 | Quattro |
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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Panasonic FP1
Quattro | FP1 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 74 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+1390k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sigma Quattro
FP1 | Quattro | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FP1 versus Sigma Quattro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FP1 vs the Quattro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and Quattro is 95 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and Quattro.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP1 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sigma Quattro will offer more detail utilizing its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FP1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sigma |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sigma sd Quattro |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 29MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5424 x 3616 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,620 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 3.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | - |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151 grams (0.33 lb) | 625 grams (1.38 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $153 | $738 |