Panasonic GF8 vs Sigma Quattro
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Panasonic GF8 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2016
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Introduced February 2016
Panasonic GF8 vs Sigma Quattro Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic GF8 vs Sigma Quattro, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and Quattro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GF8 was unveiled very close to the Quattro and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the GF8 matches up versus the Quattro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GF8 vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Sigma Quattro
GF8 | Quattro | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Panasonic GF8
Quattro | GF8 | |||
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Display resolution | 1620k | 1040k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Sigma Quattro
GF8 | Quattro | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | February 2016 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic GF8 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF8 features outer dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic GF8 vs Sigma Quattro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the GF8 against the Quattro.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and Quattro is 90 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic GF8 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF8 and Quattro.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GF8 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sigma Quattro will offer greater detail having an extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.
Panasonic GF8 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
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Panasonic GF8 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sigma |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Sigma sd Quattro |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2016-02-15 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | 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 area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 29MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | 5424 x 3616 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sigma SA |
Available lenses | 107 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,620k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.8fps | 3.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 266 gr (0.59 pounds) | 625 gr (1.38 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" 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 | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $549 | $738 |