Panasonic FP8 vs Sigma Quattro H

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FP8 versus Sigma Quattro H, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP8 was introduced 7 years earlier than the Quattro H and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the FP8 scores vs the Quattro H with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Sigma sd Quattro H. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has proportions 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).

Compare the Panasonic FP8 versus Sigma Quattro H in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FP8 vs the Quattro H.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and Quattro H is 95 and 78 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and Quattro H.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP8 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sigma Quattro H will show greater detail using its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FP8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.