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Panasonic FP5 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
72
Features
59
Overall
66

Panasonic FP5 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Released February 2016
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP5 versus Sigma Quattro H, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP5 was unveiled 6 years prior to the Quattro H and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FP5 grades vs the Quattro H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sigma Quattro H

 FP5 Quattro H 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Panasonic FP5

 Quattro H FP5 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2011Fresher by 62 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sigma Quattro H

 FP5 Quattro H 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 provides outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP5 versus Sigma Quattro H in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FP5 compared to the Quattro H.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and Quattro H is 95 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and Quattro H.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP5 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will render more detail having an extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FP5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography highlights
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
83
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (45 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography details
Sigma Quattro H Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
70
decent sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro H
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (260 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
71
fantastic megapixels (45 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
features tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Travel photography camera
65
good battery life (260 shots)
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
weather proof
fantastic megapixels (45 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography features
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography features
40
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good battery life (260 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
fantastic megapixels (45MP)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP5
Vlogging with Sigma Quattro H
30
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
26
features face detect autofocus
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low ( pixels)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Sigma Quattro H
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sigma
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Sigma sd Quattro H
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-05 2016-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-H
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 45 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 6200 x 4152
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.9 1.4
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 3.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 -
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141g (0.31 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 life 260 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
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
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $199 $1,134