Olympus E-P2 vs Sigma fp
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Olympus E-P2 vs Sigma fp Key Specs
(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
- Announced April 2010
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-P1
- Later Model is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Introduced July 2019
- Later Model is Sigma fp L
Olympus E-P2 vs Sigma fp Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus E-P2 versus Sigma fp, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and fp (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe E-P2 was introduced 10 years before the fp which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-P2 grades versus the fp in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-P2 vs Sigma fp Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Sigma fp. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Sigma fp
E-P2 | fp |
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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Olympus E-P2
fp | E-P2 | |||
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Introduced | July 2019 | April 2010 | Newer by 112 months | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 230k | Sharper display (+1870k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Sigma fp
E-P2 | fp | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus E-P2 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P2 enjoys external dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sigma fp has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).
See the Olympus E-P2 versus Sigma fp in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-P2 and the fp.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and fp is 86 and 84 respectively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P2 and fp.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-P2 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp will give extra detail using its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus E-P2 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P2 vs Sigma fp Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Sigma fp | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sigma |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Sigma fp |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-04-22 | 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 area | 224.9mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 6 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L |
Total lenses | 107 | 30 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 2,100k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355g (0.78 lb) | 422g (0.93 lb) |
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 All around rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 505 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 wec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $799 | $2,050 |