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Panasonic G85 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Panasonic G85 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Replacement is Panasonic G95
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 G85 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic G85 and Sigma Quattro, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the G85 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the G85 (Four Thirds) and Quattro (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The G85 was introduced 7 months after the Quattro which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the G85 grades versus the Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Sigma Quattro

 G85 Quattro 
ReleasedSeptember 2016February 2016Newer by 7 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Panasonic G85

 Quattro G85 
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Sigma Quattro

 G85 Quattro 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions

Panasonic G85 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G85 has got physical dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while 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).

Check out the Panasonic G85 and Sigma Quattro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G85 vs the Quattro.

Panasonic G85 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G85 and Quattro is 69 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G85 and Quattro.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G85 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma Quattro will produce greater detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent G85 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G85 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G85
Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
81
you can focus manually
amazing MP (29 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G85 Street photography advice
Sigma Quattro Street photography advice
77
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
59
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 Sports photography features
Sigma Quattro Sports photography features
64
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
bad battery (330 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
70
amazing MP (29MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G85 Travel photography factors
Sigma Quattro Travel photography factors
71
weather proofing
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (330 shots)
55
weather sealing
amazing MP (29 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (625 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G85 Landscape photography advice
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography advice
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
bad battery (330 shots)
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
amazing MP (29MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G85 Vlogging factors
Sigma Quattro Vlogging factors
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
22
comes with face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video ( pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (625g)
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Panasonic G85 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Sigma Quattro
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sigma
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Sigma sd Quattro
Also called as Lumix DMC-G80 -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-09-19 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 29MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3448 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sigma SA
Number of lenses 107 76
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.20 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 -
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 505 gr (1.11 pounds) 625 gr (1.38 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 656 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $900 $738