Panasonic GX1 vs Sigma fp L

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Panasonic GX1 vs Sigma fp L

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Panasonic GX1 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the GX1.

35mm 864.0mm²
61.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Sigma fp L Review.
See real-world photos taken with the fp L.

Succeeded by the Panasonic GX7
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Differences

Panasonic GX1 advantages over Sigma fp L

Less expensive
$950 vs $2499 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

310 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/160 vs 1/15 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Sigma fp L advantages over Panasonic GX1

Larger sensor
35mm vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
4 years vs 13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
2100k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
61.0 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Appealing design; Good grip; Very good image quality; Fast autofocus; Built-in Level Gauge.
Small rear buttons; Below-average battery life; Weak flash; Orange and yellow can have greenish cast in JPEGs; Shutter-induced motion blur with 14-42mm X Vario kit lens.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Sigma fp L, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Sigma fp L Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-P3

Panasonic GX1

Olympus E-P3

$950
4/3

Focus peaking
Higher effective ISO

$561
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

Compare Panasonic GX1 vs Olympus E-P3

Sigma fp L

Olympus E-P3

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$561
4/3

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Sigma fp L vs Olympus E-P3

Compared to Olympus E-PL3

Panasonic GX1

Olympus E-PL3

$950
4/3

Focus peaking
Fast startup

$700
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GX1 vs Olympus E-PL3

Sigma fp L

Olympus E-PL3

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$700
4/3

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Sigma fp L vs Olympus E-PL3

Compared to Panasonic GF6

Panasonic GX1

Panasonic GF6

$950
4/3

Focus peaking
Higher effective ISO

$400
4/3

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic GF6

Sigma fp L

Panasonic GF6

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$400
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sigma fp L vs Panasonic GF6

Compared to Sigma fp

Panasonic GX1

Sigma fp

$950
4/3

Internal flash
Higher max flash sync

$1623
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GX1 vs Sigma fp

Sigma fp L

Sigma fp

$2499
35mm

Newer
More pixels

$1623
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sigma fp

Compared to Sony A7C

Panasonic GX1

Sony A7C

$950
4/3

Lens selection
More telephoto lens reach

$1598
35mm

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Panasonic GX1 vs Sony A7C

Sigma fp L

Sony A7C

$2499
35mm

Thinner
More dots on screen

$1598
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

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