Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma Quattro
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Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
- Launched July 2015
- Succeeded the Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Announced February 2016

Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma Quattro Overview
Below is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic GX8 versus Sigma Quattro, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and Quattro (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

The GX8 was unveiled 7 months before the Quattro so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GX8 matches up against the Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Sigma Quattro
GX8 | Quattro | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Panasonic GX8
Quattro | GX8 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | July 2015 | More recent by 7 months |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Sigma Quattro
GX8 | Quattro | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX8 has got outside measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GX8 versus Sigma Quattro in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the GX8 vs the Quattro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX8 and Quattro is 74 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GX8 and Quattro.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX8 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma Quattro will result in extra detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older GX8 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GX8 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sigma |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | Sigma sd Quattro |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2015-07-16 | 2016-02-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 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 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5424 x 3616 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sigma SA |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 76 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,620 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 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 | 12.0fps | 3.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | - |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 487g (1.07 pounds) | 625g (1.38 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 75 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 806 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $898 | $738 |