Olympus PEN-F vs Sigma Quattro
84 Imaging
58 Features
79 Overall
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63 Imaging
68 Features
56 Overall
63
Olympus PEN-F vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Revealed January 2016
(Full Review)
- 29MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sigma SA Mount
- 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
- Introduced February 2016
Photography Glossary Olympus PEN-F vs Sigma Quattro Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus PEN-F and Sigma Quattro, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and Quattro (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe PEN-F was revealed around the same time to the Quattro which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the PEN-F scores vs the Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN-F and Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are provided at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Sigma Quattro
| PEN-F | Quattro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
| Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
| Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Olympus PEN-F
| Quattro | PEN-F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1620k | 1037k | Crisper screen (+583k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Sigma Quattro
| PEN-F | Quattro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2016 | February 2016 | Same generation | |
| Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size |
Olympus PEN-F vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus PEN-F enjoys outer measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Check the Olympus PEN-F and Sigma Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the PEN-F against the Quattro.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and Quattro is 84 and 63 respectively.
Olympus PEN-F vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the PEN-F and Quattro.
All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The PEN-F using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma Quattro will render extra detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
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Olympus PEN-F vs Sigma Quattro Specifications
| Olympus PEN-F | Sigma sd Quattro | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sigma |
| Model type | Olympus PEN-F | Sigma sd Quattro |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2016-01-27 | 2016-02-23 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | 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 | 20 megapixels | 29 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5424 x 3616 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 81 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sigma SA |
| Number of lenses | 107 | 76 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 1,620 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 3.8fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 427 grams (0.94 pounds) | 625 grams (1.38 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 74 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 894 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | BLN-1 | BP-61 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $1,000 | $738 |