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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS200
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic ZS100 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sigma. The image resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is pretty comparable but the ZS100 (1") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS100 was announced 24 months later than the DP2 Quattro which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS100 scores against the DP2 Quattro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 ZS100 DP2 Quattro 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2014More recent by 24 months
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Panasonic ZS100

 DP2 Quattro ZS100 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 ZS100 DP2 Quattro 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS100 enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS100 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS100 against the DP2 Quattro.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS100 and DP2 Quattro is 87 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS100 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The ZS100 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The more recent ZS100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography features
65
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Street photography camera
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (312 grams)
no moving screen
61
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography info
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography info
68
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
48
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS100
Travel photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
75
lighter than competition (312g)
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
MP count good (20 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography highlights
68
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
you can focus manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (45mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging details
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging details
36
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (312g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS100 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sigma
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Other name Lumix DMC-TZ100 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2014-02-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine TRUE III engine
Sensor type MOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
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 5472 x 3648 5424 x 3616
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 45mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.9 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 312 gr (0.69 pounds) 395 gr (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 559 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots One One
Price at launch $700 $931