Panasonic G7 vs Sigma Quattro H

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic G7 versus Sigma Quattro H, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and Quattro H (APS-H) possess different sensor size.

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The G7 was unveiled 9 months earlier than the Quattro H and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G7 scores versus the Quattro H in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Sigma sd Quattro H. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G7 offers exterior dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Panasonic G7 versus Sigma Quattro H in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the G7 against the Quattro H.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 and Quattro H is 71 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 and Quattro H.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G7 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will provide you with more detail having an extra 29MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older G7 will be behind in sensor innovation.