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Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
59
Overall
66

Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma Quattro H 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
  • Announced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF5
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF7
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2016
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Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic GF6 and Sigma Quattro H, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the GF6 (16MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the GF6 (Four Thirds) and Quattro H (APS-H) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF6 was brought out 3 years prior to the Quattro H which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GF6 scores against the Quattro H with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Sigma Quattro H

 GF6 Quattro H 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Panasonic GF6

 Quattro H GF6 
IntroducedFebruary 2016April 2013More modern by 35 months
Screen resolution1620k1040kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Sigma Quattro H

 GF6 Quattro H 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF6 enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GF6 and Sigma Quattro H in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GF6 vs the Quattro H.

Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and Quattro H is 87 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF6 and Quattro H.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GF6 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma Quattro H will show greater detail having its extra 29 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged GF6 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF6
Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro H
64
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
82
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (45 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Street photography information
Sigma Quattro H Street photography information
77
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
69
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Sports photography factors
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography factors
51
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
71
megapixel count fantastic (45 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (3.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF6
Travel photography with Sigma Quattro H
69
has touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
65
environment proof
megapixel count fantastic (45 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GF6
Landscape photography with Sigma Quattro H
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (45MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Vlogging camera
32
has touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone socket
26
provides face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video ( pixels)
no mic jack
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Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Sigma Quattro H
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sigma
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Sigma sd Quattro H
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2013-04-08 2016-02-23
Body design 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-H
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 45 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3448 6200 x 4152
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sigma SA
Total lenses 107 76
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.4
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 3.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 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 (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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 323g (0.71 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $326 $1,134