Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 vs Sigma sd Quattro

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Sigma sd Quattro
      BrandPanasonicSigma
      ModelLumix DC-GH5sd Quattro
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
      MSRP$1999 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Sigma sd Quattro
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS (Foveon X3)
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels21.77 Megapixel33 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.3 Megapixel29 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 25,600100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Sigma sd Quattro
      ProcessorVenus EngineDual TRUE III
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 38885424 x 3616
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4Presets: Auto, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Overcast, Shade
      WB Bracketing3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Sigma sd Quattro
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +18 EV-1 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points2259
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Sigma sd Quattro
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsSigma SA
      Crop Factor2x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Sigma sd Quattro
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot1,620k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Sigma sd Quattro
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.52x1.09x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.76x0.73x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,680k dot2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +2
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Sigma sd Quattro
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, ElectronicElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting12.0 fps3.6 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 12 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 18 MP
      Up to 60 fps at 8 MP
      Up to 3.6 fps at 19.6 MP for up to 14 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 5.1 fps at 4.9 MP for up to 28 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Sigma sd Quattro
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Redeye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On w/Redeye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTLTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Sigma sd Quattro
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV0 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAF/AE LOCK buttonAEL/AF lock button is pressed or shutter release button is pressed halfway
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Sigma sd Quattro
      DxO Low Light ISO807
      DxO Color Depth23.9
      DxO Dynamic Range13.0
      DxO Overall Score77
      Video Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Sigma sd Quattro
      Internal Recording ModesMOV/MP4 4:2:2 10-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24 fps [150 to 400 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [150 to 400 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mbps]
      MOV/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24 fps [100 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [20 to 100 Mbps]
      MP4 4:2:0 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [72 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limitunlimited
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Sigma sd Quattro
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Output
      1 x Sigma Proprietary Remote Input
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Sigma sd Quattro
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2 LE
      Remote Control via cable release or smartphone wired
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Sigma sd Quattro
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Sigma sd Quattro
      Dimensions139 x 98 x 87 mm (5.47 x 3.86 x 3.43")147 x 95 x 91 mm (5.79 x 3.74 x 3.58")
      Weight (inc. batteries)725 g (1.60 lb / 25.57 oz)625 g (1.38 lb / 22.05 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.65 x 6.1 x 5.8"8.5 x 7.8 x 5.4"
      Package Weight3.315 lb3.475 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Sigma sd Quattro
      Battery PackDMW-BLF19BP-61
      Battery Life410 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Sigma sd Quattro
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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