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Panasonic GX7 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Panasonic GX7 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Successor is Panasonic GX8
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2016
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Panasonic GX7 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic GX7 vs Sigma Quattro H, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and Quattro H (APS-H) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX7 was announced 3 years prior to the Quattro H which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GX7 scores against the Quattro H in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Sigma Quattro H

 GX7 Quattro H 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Panasonic GX7

 Quattro H GX7 
IntroducedFebruary 2016November 2013Newer by 27 months
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Sigma Quattro H

 GX7 Quattro H 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic GX7 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX7 offers physical measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Panasonic GX7 vs Sigma Quattro H in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the GX7 compared to the Quattro H.

Panasonic GX7 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and Quattro H is 81 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic GX7 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX7 and Quattro H.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX7 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will show greater detail with its extra 29 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GX7 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX7 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography highlights
71
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
83
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Street photography info
Sigma Quattro H Street photography info
82
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
70
good sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX7
Sports photography with Sigma Quattro H
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
72
amazing megapixels (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Travel photography details
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography details
67
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
65
environment sealing
amazing megapixels (45MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography advice
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
amazing megapixels (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX7 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Vlogging camera
34
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
26
features face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution ( pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic GX7 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX7 and Sigma Quattro H
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sigma
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Sigma sd Quattro H
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2013-11-07 2016-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 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 25600 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sigma SA
Total lenses 107 76
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.4
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,765k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 402 grams (0.89 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 718 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,000 $1,134