Panasonic GF2 vs Sigma Quattro
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Panasonic GF2 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Launched February 2011
- Older Model is Panasonic GF1
- Replacement is Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Announced February 2016

Panasonic GF2 vs Sigma Quattro Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic GF2 versus Sigma Quattro, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and Quattro (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

The GF2 was announced 6 years before the Quattro and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GF2 scores vs the Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic GF2 vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Sigma Quattro
GF2 | Quattro | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Panasonic GF2
Quattro | GF2 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 60 months |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1160k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Sigma Quattro
GF2 | Quattro | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Panasonic GF2 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF2 features outside measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic GF2 versus Sigma Quattro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GF2 vs the Quattro.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and Quattro is 88 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic GF2 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GF2 and Quattro.
Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF2 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma Quattro will show extra detail with its extra 17MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older GF2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF2 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GF2 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sigma |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Sigma sd Quattro |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-02-24 | 2016-02-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | 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 area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 29MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5424 x 3616 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sigma SA |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 76 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,620k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
Video format | AVCHD, 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 310g (0.68 lbs) | 625g (1.38 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 506 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $330 | $738 |