Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma Quattro H
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Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma Quattro H Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Sigma sd Quattro H. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Sigma Quattro H
GF6 | Quattro H | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Panasonic GF6
Quattro H | GF6 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | ![]() | April 2013 | More modern by 35 months |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Sigma Quattro H
GF6 | Quattro H | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GF6 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Sigma sd Quattro H | |
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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 |