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Olympus E-PM1 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Olympus E-PM1 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released November 2011
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PM2
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-PM1 and Sigma Quattro H, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and Quattro H (APS-H) come with different sensor sizes.

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The E-PM1 was introduced 5 years earlier than the Quattro H which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-PM1 matches up versus the Quattro H in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Sigma Quattro H

 E-PM1 Quattro H 

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Olympus E-PM1

 Quattro H E-PM1 
RevealedFebruary 2016November 2011More modern by 51 months
Display resolution1620k460kCrisper display (+1160k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Sigma Quattro H

 E-PM1 Quattro H 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus E-PM1 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PM1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has sizing 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-PM1 compared to the Quattro H.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and Quattro H is 89 and 78 respectively.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM1 and Quattro H.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PM1 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma Quattro H will show more detail using its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged E-PM1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM1 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography highlights
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
83
focusing manually
fantastic MP (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Street photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Street photography advice
75
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
70
good sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Sports photography information
Sigma Quattro H Sports photography information
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
no phase detect auto focus
72
fantastic MP (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (3.8 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Travel photography camera
45
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
weather sealing
fantastic MP (45 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Landscape photography factors
Sigma Quattro H Landscape photography factors
65
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3")
fantastic MP (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging features
Sigma Quattro H Vlogging features
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
26
has face detect focusing
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video ( resolution)
lack of mic port
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM1 and Sigma Quattro H
 Olympus PEN E-PM1Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sigma
Model type Olympus PEN E-PM1 Sigma sd Quattro H
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-11-23 2016-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-H
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 45MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 6200 x 4152
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sigma SA
Total lenses 107 76
Crop factor 2.1 1.4
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 3.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 265 grams (0.58 pounds) -
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 499 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
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/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $499 $1,134