Panasonic GF3 vs Sigma Quattro
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Panasonic GF3 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Launched February 2016

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.

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.

Panasonic GF3 vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Sigma sd Quattro. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Sigma Quattro
GF3 | Quattro | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Panasonic GF3
Quattro | GF3 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 55 months |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1160k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Sigma Quattro
GF3 | Quattro | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GF3 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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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 |