Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro H
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![Olympus PEN E-PM2 front Olympus PEN E-PM2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-PM2/Olympus-E-PM2-front.jpg)
![Sigma sd Quattro H front Sigma sd Quattro H front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sigma-sd-Quattro-H/Sigma-Quattro-H-front.jpg)
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Released May 2013
- Superseded the Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
- 45MP - APS-H Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Released February 2016
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro H, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and Quattro H (APS-H) come with different sensor sizes.
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The E-PM2 was launched 3 years earlier than the Quattro H which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-PM2 grades versus the Quattro H with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro H Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Sigma sd Quattro H. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Sigma Quattro H Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Sigma Quattro H
E-PM2 | Quattro H | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Olympus E-PM2
Quattro H | E-PM2 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | May 2013 | Newer by 33 months |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1160k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Sigma Quattro H
E-PM2 | Quattro H | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM2 has outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro H has proportions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro H in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PM2 vs the Quattro H.
![Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM2-vs-Sigma-sd-Quattro-H-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and Quattro H is 89 and 78 respectively.
![Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM2-vs-Sigma-sd-Quattro-H-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM2 and Quattro H.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma Quattro H will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 29MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged E-PM2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM2-vs-Sigma-sd-Quattro-H-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM2-vs-Sigma-sd-Quattro-H-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Sigma sd Quattro H | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sigma |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Sigma sd Quattro H |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-05-21 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 area | 224.9mm² | 476.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 45 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6200 x 4152 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sigma SA |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 76 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.4 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 1,620k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 3.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 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 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 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-5 | BP-61 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $448 | $1,134 |