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Olympus E-P1 vs Sigma fp

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Olympus E-P1 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • New Model is Olympus E-P2
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Refreshed by Sigma fp L
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Olympus E-P1 vs Sigma fp Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus E-P1 vs Sigma fp, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and fp (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P1 was manufactured 11 years prior to the fp which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-P1 matches up against the fp when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Sigma fp

 E-P1 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Olympus E-P1

 fp E-P1 
AnnouncedJuly 2019July 2009Newer by 121 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Sigma fp

 E-P1 fp 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus E-P1 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P1 features exterior measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P1 vs Sigma fp in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-P1 vs the fp.

Olympus E-P1 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and fp is 86 and 84 respectively.

Olympus E-P1 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and fp.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-P1 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp will produce extra detail due to its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-P1 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P1 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
85
manual focus
high resolution (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp as a Street photography camera
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
77
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery (300 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high resolution (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Travel photography factors
Sigma fp Travel photography factors
43
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (300 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
78
weather proof
features touch to focus
high resolution (25MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Landscape photography information
Sigma fp Landscape photography information
60
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery (300 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
83
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
high resolution (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Vlogging advice
Sigma fp Vlogging advice
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
37
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus E-P1 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P1 and Sigma fp
 Olympus PEN E-P1Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Olympus Sigma
Model Olympus PEN E-P1 Sigma fp
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-07-29 2019-07-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic V -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 25 megapixel
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 4032 x 3024 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Total lenses 107 30
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355 gr (0.78 lb) 422 gr (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-1 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $182 $2,050