Panasonic GX85 vs Sigma Quattro
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Panasonic GX85 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
- Launched April 2016
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Launched February 2016

Panasonic GX85 vs Sigma Quattro Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic GX85 vs Sigma Quattro, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX85 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the GX85 (Four Thirds) and Quattro (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

The GX85 was revealed 2 months later than the Quattro and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the GX85 scores versus the Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic GX85 vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 & Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX85 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Sigma Quattro
GX85 | Quattro | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Panasonic GX85
Quattro | GX85 | |||
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Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Sigma Quattro
GX85 | Quattro | |||
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Launched | April 2016 | ![]() | February 2016 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic GX85 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX85 comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Check the Panasonic GX85 vs Sigma Quattro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GX85 vs the Quattro.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX85 and Quattro is 83 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic GX85 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX85 and Quattro.
Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX85 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sigma Quattro will resolve greater detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic GX85 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GX85 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sigma |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | Sigma sd Quattro |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II | - |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2016-04-05 | 2016-02-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 16 megapixels | 29 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 5424 x 3616 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sigma SA |
Number of lenses | 107 | 76 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,620 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,764 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 3.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | - |
Video file 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 426 gr (0.94 lb) | 625 gr (1.38 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 662 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $800 | $738 |