Olympus E-510 vs Sigma fp L

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus E-510 and Sigma fp L, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and fp L (61MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-510 was brought out 14 years earlier than the fp L which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-510 grades against the fp L in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-510 & Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-510 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-510 enjoys physical dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-510 and Sigma fp L in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E-510 versus the fp L.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and fp L is 69 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-510 and fp L.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-510 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sigma fp L will deliver greater detail having its extra 51 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged E-510 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.