Panasonic GH3 vs Sigma Quattro

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic GH3 and Sigma Quattro, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the GH3 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the GH3 (Four Thirds) and Quattro (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The GH3 was revealed 4 years before the Quattro and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GH3 matches up versus the Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 and Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GH3 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH3 comes with exterior measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GH3 and Sigma Quattro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GH3 and the Quattro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GH3 and Quattro is 66 and 63 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GH3 and Quattro.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GH3 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma Quattro will deliver extra detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older GH3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.