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Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
64
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF5
  • Successor is Panasonic GF7
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic GF6 versus Sigma Quattro, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the GF6 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the GF6 (Four Thirds) and Quattro (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The GF6 was revealed 3 years prior to the Quattro and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GF6 grades against the Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Sigma Quattro

 GF6 Quattro 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Panasonic GF6

 Quattro GF6 
RevealedFebruary 2016April 2013Fresher by 35 months
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Sigma Quattro

 GF6 Quattro 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GF6 has external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GF6 versus the Quattro.

Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GF6 and Quattro is 87 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF6 and Quattro.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF6 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma Quattro will give you greater detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older GF6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography highlights
65
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
81
has manual focus
MP count high (29 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Street photography camera
77
tilting screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
59
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Sports photography highlights
Sigma Quattro Sports photography highlights
51
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
70
MP count high (29MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (3.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Travel photography details
Sigma Quattro Travel photography details
69
features focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
55
environment proofing
MP count high (29 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (625 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GF6
Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro
67
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count high (29 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Vlogging factors
Sigma Quattro Vlogging factors
32
touch screen
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
22
provides face detect focusing
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low ( pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (625 grams)
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Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Sigma Quattro
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sigma
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Sigma sd Quattro
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-04-08 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 measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 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 4592 x 3448 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sigma SA
Total lenses 107 76
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 3.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 323 gr (0.71 pounds) 625 gr (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 622 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $326 $738