Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma Quattro H

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and Quattro H is 89 and 78 respectively.

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.