Panasonic XS1 vs Sigma Quattro H

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic XS1 vs Sigma Quattro H, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) provide different sensor sizes.

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The XS1 was launched 4 years before the Quattro H which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the XS1 grades against the Quattro H with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Sigma sd Quattro H. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic XS1 enjoys external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the XS1 compared to the Quattro H.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and Quattro H is 97 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and Quattro H.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XS1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sigma Quattro H will show greater detail utilizing its extra 29 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged XS1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.