Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma Quattro H
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Launched February 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL1s
- Successor is Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 45MP - APS-H Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Announced February 2016
Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PL2 versus Sigma Quattro H, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and Quattro H (APS-H) offer different sensor size.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe E-PL2 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the Quattro H and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-PL2 scores against the Quattro H in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma Quattro H Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Sigma sd Quattro H. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Sigma Quattro H
E-PL2 | Quattro H |
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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Olympus E-PL2
Quattro H | E-PL2 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | February 2011 | Fresher by 61 months | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1160k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Sigma Quattro H
E-PL2 | Quattro H | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL2 has physical measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro H has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-PL2 versus Sigma Quattro H in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL2 compared to the Quattro H.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL2 and Quattro H is 85 and 78 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL2 and Quattro H.
All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL2 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will provide you with more detail due to its extra 33MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older E-PL2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Sigma sd Quattro H | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sigma |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Sigma sd Quattro H |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-02-11 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Truepic V | Dual TRUE III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-H |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 26.6 x 17.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 476.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 45 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 6200 x 4152 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sigma SA |
Total lenses | 107 | 76 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.4 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 1,620k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 3.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | - |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 362g (0.80 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 573 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $0 | $1,134 |