Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Announced February 2016

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.

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.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Sigma sd Quattro. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Sigma Quattro
E-PM2 | Quattro | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Olympus E-PM2
Quattro | E-PM2 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | May 2013 | Newer by 33 months |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1160k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Sigma Quattro
E-PM2 | Quattro | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Sigma sd Quattro | |
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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 |