Olympus E-P1 vs Sigma Quattro H

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus E-P1 and Sigma Quattro H, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and Quattro H (APS-H) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P1 was revealed 7 years earlier than the Quattro H and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-P1 grades vs the Quattro H with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Sigma sd Quattro H. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P1 has outside dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P1 and Sigma Quattro H in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-P1 against the Quattro H.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and Quattro H is 86 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P1 and Quattro H.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-P1 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sigma Quattro H will give extra detail because of its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older E-P1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.