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Panasonic GF3 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Panasonic GF3 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF5
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
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Panasonic GF3 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic GF3 and Sigma Quattro, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and Quattro (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The GF3 was released 5 years before the Quattro and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GF3 scores versus the Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Sigma Quattro

 GF3 Quattro 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Panasonic GF3

 Quattro GF3 
LaunchedFebruary 2016August 2011Fresher by 55 months
Display resolution1620k460kSharper display (+1160k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Sigma Quattro

 GF3 Quattro 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic GF3 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF3 offers outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

See the Panasonic GF3 and Sigma Quattro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the GF3 and the Quattro.

Panasonic GF3 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GF3 and Quattro is 90 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic GF3 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GF3 and Quattro.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF3 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sigma Quattro will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older GF3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GF3 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF3 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography details
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography details
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
81
manual focus
amazing resolution (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Street photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Street photography highlights
70
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
59
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Sports photography info
Sigma Quattro Sports photography info
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery (300 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
70
amazing resolution (29MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF3 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
58
features touch to focus
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (300 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
55
environment sealing
amazing resolution (29MP)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (625 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery (300 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
amazing resolution (29 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Vlogging features
Sigma Quattro Vlogging features
32
touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have mic port
22
provides face detect autofocus
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great ( pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (625g)
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Panasonic GF3 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF3 and Sigma Quattro
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sigma
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Sigma sd Quattro
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-08-11 2016-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 29 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sigma SA
Total lenses 107 76
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 3.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 264g (0.58 lb) 625g (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 459 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $360 $738