Olympus FE-5010 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus FE-5010 and Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively similar but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The FE-5010 was unveiled 4 years before the DP1 Merrill which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FE-5010 grades against the DP1 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5010 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.