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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sigma fp L

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
84
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M5
  • New Model is Olympus E-M5 III
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Replaced the Sigma fp
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sigma fp L Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M5 II and Sigma fp L, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M5 II (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 II was introduced 7 years earlier than the fp L which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-M5 II matches up versus the fp L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 E-M5 II fp L 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 fp L E-M5 II 
RevealedMarch 2021February 2015Newer by 74 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1037kClearer screen (+1063k dot)

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

 E-M5 II fp L 
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 II has got exterior measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M5 II and Sigma fp L in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-M5 II vs the fp L.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and fp L is 80 and 83 respectively.

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

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 II and fp L.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 II with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma fp L will deliver more detail using its extra 45MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged E-M5 II is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
89
you can focus manually
fantastic sensor resolution (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Street photography information
Sigma fp L Street photography information
82
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
78
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Sports photography information
Sigma fp L Sports photography information
65
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
bad battery life (310 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
fantastic sensor resolution (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Travel photography highlights
Sigma fp L Travel photography highlights
74
environment proof
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery life (310 shots)
73
weather sealing
comes with focus by touch
fantastic sensor resolution (61MP)
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography factors
Sigma fp L Landscape photography factors
74
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
bad battery life (310 shots)
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
fantastic sensor resolution (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging information
Sigma fp L Vlogging information
82
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
38
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Sigma fp L
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IISigma fp L
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sigma
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Sigma fp L
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2015-02-06 2021-03-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 61 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 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 81 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Available lenses 107 40
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 469 gr (1.03 lb) 427 gr (0.94 lb)
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 photographs 240 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $699 $2,499