Panasonic GM1 vs Sigma Quattro H

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic GM1 versus Sigma Quattro H, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the GM1 (16MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the GM1 (Four Thirds) and Quattro H (APS-H) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The GM1 was manufactured 3 years before the Quattro H which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the GM1 matches up versus the Quattro H in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 and Sigma sd Quattro H. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GM1 Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GM1 offers external measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GM1 and the Quattro H.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GM1 and Quattro H is 93 and 78 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GM1 and Quattro H.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GM1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will give greater detail due to its extra 29MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged GM1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.