Panasonic GX1 vs Sigma Quattro
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Panasonic GX1 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
- Announced February 2012
- Renewed by Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Released February 2016

Panasonic GX1 vs Sigma Quattro Overview
Let's look closer at the Panasonic GX1 versus Sigma Quattro, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and Quattro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

The GX1 was introduced 5 years before the Quattro which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the GX1 matches up vs the Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic GX1 vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 & Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX1 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Sigma Quattro
GX1 | Quattro | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Panasonic GX1
Quattro | GX1 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 49 months |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1160k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Sigma Quattro
GX1 | Quattro | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Panasonic GX1 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX1 offers outside dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic GX1 versus Sigma Quattro in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GX1 versus the Quattro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GX1 and Quattro is 87 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic GX1 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX1 and Quattro.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX1 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma Quattro will deliver extra detail using its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged GX1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic GX1 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GX1 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sigma |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Sigma sd Quattro |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-02-14 | 2016-02-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | 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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 29 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 5424 x 3616 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sigma SA |
Available lenses | 107 | 76 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,620 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 3.8 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 318g (0.70 pounds) | 625g (1.38 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 703 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $228 | $738 |