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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sigma fp

Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M5
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M5 III
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Later Model is Sigma fp L
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sigma fp Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-M5 II and Sigma fp, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the E-M5 II (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and fp (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 II was released 5 years earlier than the fp which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-M5 II scores versus the fp when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Sigma fp

 E-M5 II fp 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Olympus E-M5 II

 fp E-M5 II 
IntroducedJuly 2019February 2015More modern by 53 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1037kSharper display (+1063k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Sigma fp

 E-M5 II fp 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 II enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M5 II and Sigma fp in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M5 II and the fp.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sigma fp size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 II and fp is 80 and 84 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 II and fp.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M5 II due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma fp will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-M5 II is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography highlights
Sigma fp Portrait photography highlights
72
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
85
focusing manually
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Street photography advice
Sigma fp Street photography advice
82
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
77
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Sports photography highlights
Sigma fp Sports photography highlights
65
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proof
bad battery pack (310 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
excellent MP (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
74
environment proof
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (310 CIPA)
78
weather proofing
features touch to focus
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography highlights
Sigma fp Landscape photography highlights
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
bad battery pack (310 CIPA)
83
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
82
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
37
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Sigma fp
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IISigma fp
General Information
Brand Olympus Sigma
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Sigma fp
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2015-02-06 2019-07-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 81 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Total lenses 107 30
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 469g (1.03 lbs) 422g (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 896 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLN-1 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $699 $2,050