Panasonic GX850 vs Sigma fp L

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Panasonic GX850 vs Sigma fp L

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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

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Differences

Panasonic GX850 advantages over Sigma fp L

Less expensive
$550 vs $2499 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
33 mm vs 45 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/50 vs 1/15 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
114 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Sigma fp L advantages over Panasonic GX850

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
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
4 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
2100k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
61.0 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 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
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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
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

Impressive image quality; Sleek design; 4K video recording; Good overall performance; Tilting touchscreen; Enjoyable user experience.
No EVF; No hot shoe, Short 4K clip limit; MicroSD card slot, Poor battery life.
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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.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GM5

Panasonic GX850

Panasonic GM5

$548
4/3

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Fast startup

Compare Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic GM5

Sigma fp L

Panasonic GM5

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$898
4/3

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Panasonic GM5

Compared to Panasonic GF7

Panasonic GX850

Panasonic GF7

$548
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$590
4/3

Fast startup
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic GF7

Sigma fp L

Panasonic GF7

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$590
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sigma fp L vs Panasonic GF7

Compared to Sigma fp

Panasonic GX850

Sigma fp

$548
4/3

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$1623
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GX850 vs Sigma fp

Sigma fp L

Sigma fp

$2499
35mm

More pixels
Has anti-aliasing filter

$1623
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

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Compared to Olympus E-PL10

Panasonic GX850

Olympus E-PL10

$548
4/3

Lacks anti-aliasing filter
Wider angle kit lens

$549
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Panasonic GX850 vs Olympus E-PL10

Sigma fp L

Olympus E-PL10

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
External Mic Jack

$549
4/3

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Sigma fp L vs Olympus E-PL10

Compared to Sony A7C

Panasonic GX850

Sony A7C

$548
4/3

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

$1598
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic GX850 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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