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Panasonic GX850 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Panasonic GX850 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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
  • Announced February 2016
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Panasonic GX850 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic GX850 vs Sigma Quattro H, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the GX850 (16MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the GX850 (Four Thirds) and Quattro H (APS-H) use totally different sensor size.

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The GX850 was announced 11 months after the Quattro H so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GX850 matches up versus the Quattro H for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Sigma Quattro H

 GX850 Quattro H 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017February 2016Newer by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Panasonic GX850

 Quattro H GX850 
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Sigma Quattro H

 GX850 Quattro H 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Panasonic GX850 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX850 comes with physical dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has sizing of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GX850 and the Quattro H.

Panasonic GX850 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX850 and Quattro H is 90 and 78 respectively.

Panasonic GX850 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX850 and Quattro H.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX850 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will give more detail with its extra 29 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern GX850 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX850 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX850 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX850
Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro H
66
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
83
has manual focus
great MP (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GX850
Street photography with Sigma Quattro H
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
70
sensor size is good (APS-H)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX850 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Sports photography camera
52
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
72
great MP (45MP)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Travel photography information
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography information
79
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery (210 CIPA)
65
weather proof
great MP (45MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography information
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography information
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery (210 per charge)
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
great MP (45 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
supports RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Vlogging details
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging details
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic port
26
offers face detection focus
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video ( pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic GX850 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX850 and Sigma Quattro H
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Company Panasonic Sigma
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Sigma sd Quattro H
Also called Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 -
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-04 2016-02-23
Body design 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-H
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 45 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 6200 x 4152
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 107 76
Crop factor 2.1 1.4
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 3.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 -
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 gr (0.59 pounds) -
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 586 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP-61
Self timer Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $548 $1,134