Olympus E-P1 vs Sigma fp L

Below is a complete review of the Olympus E-P1 versus Sigma fp L, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The E-P1 was manufactured 12 years before the fp L and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-P1 matches up vs the fp L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P1 features outer dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P1 versus Sigma fp L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-P1 vs the fp L.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P1 and fp L is 86 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and fp L.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-P1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma fp L will offer extra detail due to its extra 49MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older E-P1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.