Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 vs Sigma sd Quattro H

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Sigma sd Quattro H
      BrandPanasonicSigma
      ModelLumix DMC-GF3sd Quattro H
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Sigma sd Quattro H
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS (Foveon X3)
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsAPS-H
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm26.6 x 17.9 mm
      Total Pixels13 Megapixel45 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12 Megapixel44.8 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range160 - 6,400100 - 6,400
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Sigma sd Quattro H
      ProcessorVenus Engine FHDDual TRUE III
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30006200 x 4152
      Other Resolutions4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 904, 1504 x 1504
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceWhite balance: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set 1, 2 / Color temperature setting / Portrait / Beauty skin / Sport / Flower / Collection / Baby / Pet / defocus control
      White balance adjustment: Blue/amber bias, Magenta/green bias
      Color temperature setting: 2500-10,000K in 100K
      White balance bracket: 3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Sigma sd Quattro H
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      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 ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points239
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      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 DMC-GF3 Sigma sd Quattro H
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsSigma SA
      Crop Factor2x1.3x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Sigma sd Quattro H
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angleTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot1,620k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Sigma sd Quattro H
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.09x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.84x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Sigma sd Quattro H
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.2 fps3.8 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 3.8 fps at 25.5 MP for up to 10 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 5.1 fps at 6.3 MP for up to 20 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Sigma sd Quattro H
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range6.30 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Sigma sd Quattro H
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) ±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAEL/AF lock button is pressed or shutter release button is pressed halfway
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Sigma sd Quattro H
      DxO Low Light ISO459
      DxO Color Depth20.6
      DxO Dynamic Range10.1
      DxO Overall Score50
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Sigma sd Quattro H
      Video FormatsAVCHD, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Sigma sd Quattro H
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini TypeC Mini
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Sigma sd Quattro H
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wired
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Sigma sd Quattro H
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Sigma sd Quattro H
      Dimensions108 x 67 x 32 mm (4.25 x 2.64 x 1.26")147 x 95 x 91 mm (5.79 x 3.74 x 3.58")
      Weight (inc. batteries)264 g (0.58 lb / 9.31 oz)635 g (1.40 lb / 22.4 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.8 x 7.8 x 5.5"
      Package Weight3.75 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Sigma sd Quattro H
      Battery PackBP-61
      Battery Life300 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Sigma sd Quattro H
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images
      Orientation Sensor


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