Detailed comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 and Sigma SD Quattro + 30mm F1.4 DC HSM | Art. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Sigma SD Quattro + 30mm F1.4 DC HSM | Art |
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Product Type | Digital camera - mirrorless system | Digital camera - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | Body only | 30mm F1.4 DC HSM | Art lens |
Height | 8.36 cm | 9.51 cm |
Width | 11.52 cm | 14.7 cm |
Depth | 4.67 cm | 9.08 cm |
Weight | 336 g | 625 g |
Body Material | - | Magnesium alloy |
Enclosure Colour | Black | - |
Protection | - | Splashproof, dust-resistant |
Digital Zoom | 2x | - |
SENSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Sigma SD Quattro + 30mm F1.4 DC HSM | Art |
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Sensor Resolution | 16.0 Megapixel | 29.5 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Live MOS | X3 CMOS |
Total Pixels | 16,680,000 pixels | 33,200,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 16,000,000 pixels | 29,500,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) | APS-C (23.4 x 15.5 mm) |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | - |
Sensor Features | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) | - |
PROCESSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Sigma SD Quattro + 30mm F1.4 DC HSM | Art |
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Image Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
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LENS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Sigma SD Quattro + 30mm F1.4 DC HSM | Art |
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Type | - | 30 f/1.4 DC HSM | Art |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | - | 45mm |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | - | 30 cm |
Max View Angle | - | 50.7 degree(s) |
Lens Construction | - | 8 groups / 9 elements |
Filter Size | - | 62 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | Micro Four Thirds | Sigma SA |
Features | - | Full-time manual focusing, rear focusing system, Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM), aspherical lens, Sigma USB dock compatible |
FOCUSING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Sigma SD Quattro + 30mm F1.4 DC HSM | Art |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 23 | 9 |
Face Detection | Yes | Face-priority AF function |
VIEWFINDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Sigma SD Quattro + 30mm F1.4 DC HSM | Art |
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Viewfinder Type | Electronic - LCD | Electronic - LCD |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | Colour |
Viewfinder Resolution | 1,440,000 pixels | 2,360,000 pixels |
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x | 1.1x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -4 to +4 | -4 to +2 |
Field of View Crop Factor | 2 | 1.5 |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Sigma SD Quattro + 30mm F1.4 DC HSM | Art |
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ISO (Max) | 6400 | - |
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Native ISO | - | 100-6400 |
Light Sensitivity | ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 160, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto | - |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Evaluative, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 144 | - |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Shooting Programs | Portrait mode, party/indoor, night portrait, PET, scenery, food, illumination snap, flower, night scene, sports mode, sunset, soft skin, baby1, baby2, peripheral defocus, architecture | - |
Special Effects | Vivid, Custom Effect, natural, monochrome, portrait, Scenery | - |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) | - |
Shutter Type | - | Mechanical electronically-controlled |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | - |
X-sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/180 sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) | EV 0-17 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Sigma SD Quattro + 30mm F1.4 DC HSM | Art |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | Yes | - |
Display Format | 460,000 pixels | 1,620,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Rotating | Built-in |
Display Features | Display brightness control, display colour control | - |
FLASH | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Sigma SD Quattro + 30mm F1.4 DC HSM | Art |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | - |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 10.5 | - |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | - |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | - |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation | - |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Sigma SD Quattro + 30mm F1.4 DC HSM | Art |
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Digital Video Format | MJPEG, AVCHD | - |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO | JPEG, RAW |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | - |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | - |
Microphone Features | Wind noise reduction, sensitivity control | - |
MEMORY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Sigma SD Quattro + 30mm F1.4 DC HSM | Art |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card |
Memory Card Included | - | No |
Image Storage | JPEG 4592 x 3448 JPEG 4576 x 3056 JPEG 4576 x 2576 JPEG 3232 x 2424 JPEG 3232 x 2160 JPEG 3232 x 1824 JPEG 2272 x 1704 JPEG 2272 x 1520 JPEG 1920 x 1080 JPEG 1824 x 1368 JPEG 1824 x 1216 JPEG 1824 x 1024 JPEG 3424 x 3424 JPEG 2416 x 2416 JPEG 1712 x 1712 |
5440 x 3616 2720 x 1808 |
Video Capture | AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps MJPEG - 848 x 480 - 30 fps MJPEG - 640 x 480 - 30 fps MJPEG - 320 x 240 - 30 fps |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Sigma SD Quattro + 30mm F1.4 DC HSM | Art |
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Battery Type | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Sigma BP-61 Lithium Ion |
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Details | 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1010 mAh (included) | Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
CONNECTIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Sigma SD Quattro + 30mm F1.4 DC HSM | Art |
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Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 | HDMI, USB 3.0 |
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Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | - |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output Remote control |
USB 3.0 (9 pin USB Type B) HDMI output (19 pin mini HDMI Type C) Remote control input |
FEATURES | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Sigma SD Quattro + 30mm F1.4 DC HSM | Art |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 3 frames per second, 20 frames per second (4MP) | - |
Additional Features | Audio recording, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, date/time stamp, digital image rotation, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, Scene Detection Technology, Intelligent Scene Selector, Object Detection, AF/AE tracking, Intelligent Resolution Technology, face detection, Motion Detection Technology, Full-time Live View, Face Recognition, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Intelligent Auto (iA), Intelligent D-range Control | - |
OTHERS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Sigma SD Quattro + 30mm F1.4 DC HSM | Art |
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Included Accessories | Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, pen stylus, audio / video cable | Carrying strap, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, USB cable |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Loilo Super Loiloscope, Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.2 HD Edition | - |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |