Olympus FE-5010 vs Sigma DP1

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus FE-5010 vs Sigma DP1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-5010 was released 8 months later than the DP1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the FE-5010 matches up versus the DP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 & Sigma DP1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-5010 vs the DP1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and DP1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and DP1.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-5010 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus FE-5010 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger FE-5010 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.