Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sigma DP2 Quattro and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sigma DP2 Quattro was introduced in February 2014 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 was introduced in January 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sigma DP2 Quattro Highlights

      • 29 MP APS-C Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.3 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sigma DP2 Quattro
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sigma DP2 Quattro and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8.

      PROS

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Light - 395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 123 g (0.27 lb / 4.34 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

      •   No Video Capture
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

      •   Sensor Resolution - 29 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Sigma DP2 Quattro
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma DP2 Quattro over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8.

      Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.33-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 29 Megapixel vs 16.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 5424 x 3616 vs 4608 x 3456
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.8 vs f/6.4
      Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 1.3 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs

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      Canon SX160 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony W570
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Nikon B700
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Nikon S640
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-T2
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon SX520 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

      Panasonic FH8
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 over Sigma DP2 Quattro.

      Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
      Video Capture vs
      More Focus Points 9 vs 23
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 45 mm mm vs 24 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 45 mm vs 120 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 1x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/2.5
      Image Stabilization vs
      Built-in Flash vs
      Lighter 395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz) vs 123 g (0.27 lb / 4.34 oz)

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      Panasonic FH7
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Panasonic FH3
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FH6
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FH1
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic FH5
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic FH2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon A10
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sigma DP2 Quattro Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
        High Native ISO6,4006,400
        Face Detection
        Light395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz)123 g (0.27 lb / 4.34 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Sigma DP2 Quattro Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1600 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps1.3 fps
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Sigma DP2 Quattro and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 920k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively.

      Sensor

      Sigma DP2 Quattro features a 29 megapixel APS-C [] sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 369 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Sigma DP2 Quattro is equipped with TRUE III processor and can take pictures up to 5424 x 3616 resolution. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 3456 x 3456, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      NFC on Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Sigma DP2 Quattro has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Sigma DP2 Quattro comes with BP-51 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sigma DP2 Quattro has a single card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Sigma DP2 Quattro, and up to 1/1600 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. Sigma DP2 Quattro can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 can shoot continuously up to 1.3 fps.


      Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.60 m. Sigma DP2 Quattro has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Shoe Mount..

      Physical Parameters

      Sigma DP2 Quattro body has dimensions of 161 x 67 x 82 mm (6.34 x 2.64 x 3.23") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 body has dimensions of 96 x 57 x 19 mm (3.78 x 2.24 x 0.75"). Sigma DP2 Quattro weighs 395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 weighs 123 g (0.27 lb / 4.34 oz).

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

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      96 mm

      57 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sigma DP2 Quattro and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

      Sigma DP2 Quattro and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      GOOD
      70
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

      POOR
      45
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

      GOOD
      77
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

      GOOD
      78
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 123 g (0.27 lb / 4.34 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

      GOOD
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 123 g (0.27 lb / 4.34 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sigma DP2 Quattro and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and give them scores of 56 and 52 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      52

      Sensor

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Sensor Resolution - 29 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sigma DP2 Quattro

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8

      POOR
      50
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz)
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 123 g (0.27 lb / 4.34 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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