Olympus E-3 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-3 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the E-3 (Four Thirds) and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-3 was released 7 years earlier than the DP2 Quattro which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-3 matches up versus the DP2 Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-3 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-3 features physical dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-3 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-3 and the DP2 Quattro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-3 and DP2 Quattro is 56 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-3 and DP2 Quattro.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-3 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged E-3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.