OM System OM-5 vs Sigma fp L

Lets look much closer at the OM System OM-5 versus Sigma fp L, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the OM System OM-5 (20MP) and fp L (61MP) and the OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The OM System OM-5 was manufactured 20 months later than the fp L which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the OM System OM-5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the OM System OM-5 grades versus the fp L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for OM System OM-5 & Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are viewable at OM System OM-5 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The OM System OM-5 has got outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the OM System OM-5 versus Sigma fp L in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the OM System OM-5 against the fp L.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the OM System OM-5 and fp L is 80 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the OM System OM-5 and fp L.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The OM System OM-5 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma fp L will offer you greater detail due to its extra 41MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher OM System OM-5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.