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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced May 2013
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PM1
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2016
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and Quattro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PM2 was launched 3 years before the Quattro which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-PM2 grades versus the Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Sigma Quattro

 E-PM2 Quattro 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Olympus E-PM2

 Quattro E-PM2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016May 2013Newer by 33 months
Screen resolution1620k460kSharper screen (+1160k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Sigma Quattro

 E-PM2 Quattro 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PM2 against the Quattro.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and Quattro is 89 and 63 respectively.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM2 and Quattro.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM2 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sigma Quattro will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged E-PM2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
81
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PM2
Street photography with Sigma Quattro
79
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
59
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Sports photography factors
Sigma Quattro Sports photography factors
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
lacks phase detect autofocus
70
megapixel count fantastic (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (3.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Travel photography camera
66
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
55
weather proof
megapixel count fantastic (29MP)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (625g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Landscape photography features
Sigma Quattro Landscape photography features
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have Time Lapse function
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (29 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Vlogging highlights
Sigma Quattro Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
22
features face detect focus
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video ( pixels)
no mic support
heavier than competitors in class (625g)
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Sigma Quattro
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sigma
Model Olympus PEN E-PM2 Sigma sd Quattro
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-05-21 2016-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 29 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5424 x 3616
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sigma SA
Total lenses 107 76
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lbs) 625 gr (1.38 lbs)
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 Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 932 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $448 $738