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Panasonic FP2 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Panasonic FP2 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2016
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP2 versus Sigma Quattro H, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP2 was introduced 7 years before the Quattro H which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FP2 grades versus the Quattro H with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sigma Quattro H

 FP2 Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Panasonic FP2

 Quattro H FP2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2010More modern by 74 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sigma Quattro H

 FP2 Quattro H 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP2 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP2 versus Sigma Quattro H in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FP2 and the Quattro H.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and Quattro H is 95 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and Quattro H.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP2 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will provide more detail using its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
83
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography features
Sigma Quattro H Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (151 grams)
70
good sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography info
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography info
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
72
fantastic megapixels (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography details
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography details
56
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (151g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
weather proof
fantastic megapixels (45MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Landscape photography camera
33
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
fantastic megapixels (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average (151 grams)
26
offers face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution ( resolution)
lack of mic support
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sigma Quattro H
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Make Panasonic Sigma
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sigma sd Quattro H
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-06 2016-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-H
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 45 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 6200 x 4152
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.9 1.4
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 -
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $80 $1,134