Olympus E-P2 vs Sigma Quattro

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus E-P2 versus Sigma Quattro, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and Quattro (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The E-P2 was released 6 years prior to the Quattro which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-P2 grades against the Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Sigma sd Quattro. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P2 provides physical dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P2 versus Sigma Quattro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-P2 against the Quattro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and Quattro is 86 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P2 and Quattro.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma Quattro will result in more detail as a result of its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 will be behind in sensor tech.