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Olympus E-P2 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Olympus E-P2 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Superseded the Olympus E-P1
  • Later Model is Olympus E-P3
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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Olympus E-P2 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Sigma Quattro

 E-P2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Olympus E-P2

 Quattro E-P2 
RevealedFebruary 2016April 2010More modern by 71 months
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Sigma Quattro

 E-P2 Quattro 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus E-P2 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus E-P2 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

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

Olympus E-P2 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-P2 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Portrait photography features
Sigma Quattro Portrait photography features
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
81
focusing manually
resolution is amazing (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Street photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Street photography camera
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (625 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Sports photography advice
Sigma Quattro Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery (300 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
70
resolution is amazing (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
43
no Timelapse function
bad battery (300 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
55
weather sealing
resolution is amazing (29MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (625 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
60
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
bad battery (300 per charge)
no Timelapse function
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is amazing (29MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Vlogging features
Sigma Quattro Vlogging features
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
22
offers face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video ( pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others in class (625 grams)
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Olympus E-P2 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Sigma Quattro
 Olympus PEN E-P2Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Company Olympus Sigma
Model Olympus PEN E-P2 Sigma sd Quattro
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-04-22 2016-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic V Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 29 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 5424 x 3616
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sigma SA
Available lenses 107 76
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 -
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355 grams (0.78 pounds) 625 grams (1.38 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 505 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-1 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $799 $738