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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
85
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Olympus E-PL2
(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
Sigma Quattro H
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Sigma Quattro H

 E-PL2 Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Olympus E-PL2

 Quattro H E-PL2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016February 2011Fresher by 61 months
Screen resolution1620k460kCrisper screen (+1160k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Sigma Quattro H

 E-PL2 Quattro H 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Portrait photography information
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography information
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
83
focusing manually
excellent resolution (45 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Street photography information
Sigma Quattro H Street photography information
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
70
decent sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Sports photography info
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography info
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery (280 shots)
no phase detect AF
72
excellent resolution (45MP)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Travel photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (280 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
65
weather proof
excellent resolution (45 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Landscape photography info
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography info
61
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery (280 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
excellent resolution (45MP)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL2
Vlogging with Sigma Quattro H
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
26
supports face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low ( pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL2 and Sigma Quattro H
 Olympus PEN E-PL2Sigma sd Quattro H
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