Olympus E-P3 vs Sigma Quattro H
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Olympus E-P3 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-P2
- Successor is Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
- 45MP - APS-H Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Introduced February 2016

Olympus E-P3 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus E-P3 and Sigma Quattro H, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and Quattro H (APS-H) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

The E-P3 was introduced 5 years prior to the Quattro H which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-P3 scores versus the Quattro H in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus E-P3 vs Sigma Quattro H Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P3 & Sigma sd Quattro H. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P3 Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Sigma Quattro H
E-P3 | Quattro H | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Olympus E-P3
Quattro H | E-P3 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 55 months |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer screen (+1006k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Sigma Quattro H
E-P3 | Quattro H | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus E-P3 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P3 has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-P3 and Sigma Quattro H in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P3 versus the Quattro H.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P3 and Quattro H is 86 and 78 respectively.

Olympus E-P3 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P3 and Quattro H.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P3 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma Quattro H will offer more detail using its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged E-P3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-P3 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-P3 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P3 | Sigma sd Quattro H | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sigma |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P3 | Sigma sd Quattro H |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-08-17 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-H |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 26.6 x 17.9mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 476.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 45 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 6200 x 4152 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sigma SA |
Total lenses | 107 | 76 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.4 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 614k dot | 1,620k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.8 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 369 grams (0.81 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $0 | $1,134 |