Olympus E-PL1s vs Sigma Quattro

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Sigma Quattro, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and Quattro (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL1s was revealed 6 years earlier than the Quattro and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-PL1s scores vs the Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL1s comes with physical measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Sigma Quattro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL1s and the Quattro.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and Quattro is 86 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1s and Quattro.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1s with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma Quattro will give you greater detail because of its extra 17MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older E-PL1s is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.