Olympus E-PL8 vs Sigma Quattro

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-PL8 vs Sigma Quattro, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL8 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and Quattro (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL8 was announced 7 months after the Quattro and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL8 grades against the Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Sigma sd Quattro. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL8 comes with physical dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Olympus E-PL8 vs Sigma Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL8 versus the Quattro.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and Quattro is 86 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL8 and Quattro.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL8 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma Quattro will give greater detail with its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher E-PL8 should have an edge in sensor tech.