Sigma dp2 Quattro vs Panasonic G85

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Sigma dp2 Quattro vs Panasonic G85

APS-C 369.0mm²
19.6 megapixels
45.00mm (35mm eq.)

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Sigma dp2 Quattro advantages over Panasonic G85

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.33 vs 3.77 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Higher max flash sync
1/1250 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
More pixels
19.6 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré

Panasonic G85 advantages over Sigma dp2 Quattro

Less expensive
$698 vs $899*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs No
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 3.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

330 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Less shutter lag
0.20 vs 0.39 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
9.4 fps vs 3.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.6 fps vs 3.7 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
50 vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Phenomenal detail and "depth" at low ISOs; Extremely high resolution; Incredible image quality for the price and size (at low ISOs); Fast x-sync speeds; Unique design is unconventional but comfortable and balanced.
Poor high ISO performance; Very sluggish buffer clearing; Poor low-light AF; No built-in flash; Very limited third-party RAW file support; Bundled Sigma Photo Pro RAW software is slow and buggy.
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Very good image quality; Very good high ISO performance and dynamic range; Fast and accurate autofocus; Excellent 4K video recording quality and features.
OLPF-less sensor is prone to moiré; Electronic viewfinder struggles in low light; Continuous autofocus is limited to 6fps shooting; Below average battery life.
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The Competition

Compared to Sigma DP1 Merrill

Sigma dp2 Quattro

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$899
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

$849
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Wider angle lens

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Panasonic G85

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$698
4/3

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Sigma dp1 Quattro

Sigma dp2 Quattro

Sigma dp1 Quattro

$899
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach

$1103
APS-C

Wider angle lens

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Panasonic G85

Sigma dp1 Quattro

$698
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$1103
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Sigma dp3 Quattro

Sigma dp2 Quattro

Sigma dp3 Quattro

$899
APS-C

Wider angle lens

$999
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach

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Panasonic G85

Sigma dp3 Quattro

$698
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$999
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Panasonic G7

Sigma dp2 Quattro

Panasonic G7

$899
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$498
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sigma dp2 Quattro vs Panasonic G7

Panasonic G85

Panasonic G7

$698
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$498
4/3

Less expensive
Lighter weight

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Compared to Panasonic G95

Sigma dp2 Quattro

Panasonic G95

$899
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$831
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Panasonic G85

Panasonic G95

$698
4/3

Bigger RAW buffer

$831
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
Newer

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