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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Sigma sd Quattro [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 ×
Sigma sd Quattro ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G6Sigma sd Quattro
BrandPanasonicSigma
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.sigmaphoto.com/
Model numberG6sd Quattro
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20132016
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)123147
Width (mm)7191
Height (mm)8595
Weight (g)485625
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic G5-
SuccessorPanasonic G7-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonicFoveon X3 Quattro
Effective megapixels (MP)16.119.6
Sensor format4/3APS-C
Sensor area (mm²)224.9364.25
Sensor width (mm)17.323.5
Sensor height (mm)1315.5
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.754.33
Focal Length Multiplier (x)21.5
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGFull Color
Anti aliasing filterFixedNot needed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score61-
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.3-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.5-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)639-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1744 x 1744(3.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2336 x 1560(3.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2336 x 1720(4.0 mp other)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3616 x 3616(13.1 mp 1:1)
  • 4480 x 3616(16.2 mp other)
  • 4816 x 3616(17.4 mp 4:3)
  • 5120 x 5120(26.2 mp 1:1)
  • 5424 x 2328(12.6 mp other)
  • 5424 x 3048(16.5 mp 16:9)
  • 5424 x 3616(19.6 mp 3:2)
  • 6352 x 5120(32.5 mp other)
  • 6816 x 5120(34.9 mp 4:3)
  • 7680 x 3296(25.3 mp other)
  • 7680 x 4320(33.2 mp 16:9)
  • 7680 x 5120(39.3 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • (uncompressed 12-bit dng via upcoming firmware update)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • lossless compressed 14-bit x3f raw
  • raw(x3f)+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)6.2-
Video Capture
Can take movies+-
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
-
Movie max framerate (fps)60-
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)-
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsSigma SA bayonet
LensLUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S.-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 84.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 42.00-
Zoom ratio (x)3-
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.29-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)20-
Filter thread (mm)37-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint; Quick AF, Continuous AF, AF+MFHybrid Phase/Contrast Detect AF: 9 points select mode, Free move mode (It is possible to change the size of Focus Frame to Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF; 1,440K-dot OLED, 1.4x / 0.7x (35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensorEVF: 2,360K-dot LCD, 100% coverage, 1.10x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)1,440,0002,360,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.70.73
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.41.1
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,036,8001,620,000
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,8006,400
Minimum iso (native)160100
Iso settingsAuto, Intelligent ISO, 160-12800, 25600 (Extended); in 1/3 EV stepsAuto, 100-6400 in 1/3 EV steps; Auto has programmable High/Low limits
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2
  • auto
  • auto (lighting source priority)
  • color temperature
  • custom 1/2/3
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • overcast
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative, center-weighted average, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct SceneryColor modes: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Cinema, Sunset Red, Forest Green, FOV Classic Blue
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • 1st. curtain sync
  • 2nd curtain sync.
  • 3 groups)
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • built-in flash supports wireless mode (4 channels
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
-
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)8-
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; GN=10.5 (ISO 160, m)-
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/180
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Socket
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • (uncompressed 12-bit dng via upcoming firmware update)
  • lossless compressed 14-bit x3f raw
  • raw(x3f)+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC+-
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 3.0 super speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired
  • optional wired (cable release switch cr-3)
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • mini hdmi (type-c)
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.49-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.65-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)15-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.69-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.2-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5.33.6
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)714
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5.3-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)7-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.22-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.08-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.39-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.236s-
Startup time (s)0.9-
Play -> record time (s)0.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.1-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)330-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary BP-61
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v 1200 mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP-61 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • photofunstudio 9.2 ae
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • super loiloscope (trial)
  • usb driver
  • sigma photo pro download
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew Venus Engine, 7fps full-resolution burst mode, up to ISO 25600 (extended), Built-in Wi-FI (IEEE 802.11b/g/n-



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