Olympus E-M5 III vs Sigma fp L

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus E-M5 III and Sigma fp L, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and fp L (61MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 III was launched 17 months earlier than the fp L making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-M5 III grades vs the fp L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III & Sigma fp L. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 III features outside dimensions 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 L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M5 III and Sigma fp L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M5 III vs the fp L.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 III and fp L is 80 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 III and fp L.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 III due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sigma fp L will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 41MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-M5 III is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.