Olympus E-M10 vs Sigma DP2s

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-M10 and Sigma DP2s, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and DP2s (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 was brought out 4 years after the DP2s which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M10 scores vs the DP2s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 & Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 Gallery & Sigma DP2s Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 comes with outside dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 and Sigma DP2s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-M10 and the DP2s.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and DP2s is 82 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and DP2s.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Olympus E-M10 will show extra detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer E-M10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.