Panasonic GF5 vs Sigma Quattro H

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic GF5 versus Sigma Quattro H, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the GF5 (Four Thirds) and Quattro H (APS-H) have totally different sensor size.

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The GF5 was revealed 4 years earlier than the Quattro H which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the GF5 grades versus the Quattro H when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Sigma sd Quattro H. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF5 provides outside measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Panasonic GF5 versus Sigma Quattro H in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the GF5 versus the Quattro H.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GF5 and Quattro H is 89 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF5 and Quattro H.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF5 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will give more detail because of its extra 33MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged GF5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.