Olympus E-M5 III vs Sigma fp
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sigma fp Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
- Launched October 2019
- Replaced the Olympus E-M5 II
- Successor is OM System OM-5
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Introduced July 2019
- Replacement is Sigma fp L

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sigma fp Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-M5 III vs Sigma fp, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. The resolution of the E-M5 III (20MP) and the fp (25MP) is relatively similar but the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and fp (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

The E-M5 III was introduced 4 months after the fp which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-M5 III matches up against the fp when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sigma fp Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III & Sigma fp. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Sigma fp
E-M5 III | fp | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Olympus E-M5 III
fp | E-M5 III | |||
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Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper screen (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Sigma fp
E-M5 III | fp | |||
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Introduced | October 2019 | ![]() | July 2019 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M5 III vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 III provides physical measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M5 III vs Sigma fp in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M5 III and the fp.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 III and fp is 80 and 84 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 III and fp.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 III having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma fp will offer you extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively.

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Olympus E-M5 III vs Sigma fp Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | Sigma fp | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sigma |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | Sigma fp |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2019-10-17 | 2019-07-11 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | MOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 25MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 64 | 6 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L |
Available lenses | 107 | 30 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 2,100k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 30.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 414 grams (0.91 pounds) | 422 grams (0.93 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 pictures | - |
Style 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $1,199 | $2,050 |