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Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
68
Features
56
Overall
63

Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(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
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sigma Quattro

 FP1 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Panasonic FP1

 Quattro FP1 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2010Fresher by 74 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sigma Quattro

 FP1 Quattro 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

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

Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is high (29MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (151g)
59
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
69
sensor resolution is high (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (3.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (151g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
weather sealing
sensor resolution is high (29MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (625 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is high (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging factors
Sigma Quattro Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (151g)
22
comes with face detection autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low ( pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (625 grams)
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Sigma Quattro
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Sigma sd Quattro
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