Olympus E-M5 II vs Sigma fp L
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sigma fp L Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sigma fp L Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II & Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Sigma fp L
E-M5 II | fp L | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Olympus E-M5 II
fp L | E-M5 II | |||
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Revealed | March 2021 | ![]() | February 2015 | Newer by 74 months |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer screen (+1063k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Sigma fp L
E-M5 II | fp L | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sigma fp L Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Sigma fp L | |
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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 |