Olympus E-PL1 vs Sigma Quattro H

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-PL1 vs Sigma Quattro H, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and Quattro H (APS-H) posses different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL1 was unveiled 6 years prior to the Quattro H and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-PL1 grades against the Quattro H when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Sigma sd Quattro H. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1 offers exterior measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-PL1 vs Sigma Quattro H in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL1 versus the Quattro H.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1 and Quattro H is 86 and 78 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1 and Quattro H.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PL1 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will offer you more detail having an extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older E-PL1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.