Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 vs Sigma sd Quattro H

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Sigma sd Quattro H
      BrandPanasonicSigma
      ModelLumix DMC-L1sd Quattro H
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 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 Pixels8 Megapixel45 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels7 Megapixel44.8 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600100 - 6,400
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Sigma sd Quattro H
      ProcessorDual TRUE III
      Max Image Resolution3136 x 23526200 x 4152
      Other Resolutions2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsStandard, High, Super HighFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set, Color Temperature Setting (2500k - 10,000K in 31 steps), White Balance Adjustment (Blue/Amber Bias & Magenta/Green Bias)
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Sigma sd Quattro H
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAFS, AFC, MFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points39
      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-L1 Sigma sd Quattro H
      Lens MountFour ThirdsSigma SA
      Crop Factor2x1.3x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Sigma sd Quattro H
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution207k dot1,620k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Sigma sd Quattro H
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.92x1.09x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.46x0.84x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Sigma sd Quattro H
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 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-L1 Sigma sd Quattro H
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye Auto
      On
      Red-Eye On
      Red-Eye Slow Sync
      Off
      Slow Sync (1&2)
      Flash Range13.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Sigma sd Quattro H
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgram AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, ManualAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV in 1/3 - 1EV Step for 3 or 5 Frames ±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAEL/AF lock button is pressed or shutter release button is pressed halfway
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Sigma sd Quattro H
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Sigma sd Quattro H
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      Speaker
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Sigma sd Quattro H
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wired
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Sigma sd Quattro H
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Sigma sd Quattro H
      Dimensions146 x 87 x 77 mm (5.75 x 3.43 x 3.03")147 x 95 x 91 mm (5.79 x 3.74 x 3.58")
      Weight (inc. batteries)606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 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-L1 Sigma sd Quattro H
      Battery PackBP-61
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/MMCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Sigma sd Quattro H
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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