Clicky

Olympus E-P2 vs Sigma fp

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Olympus E-P2 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Olympus E-P2
(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
Sigma fp
(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
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

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 Filming

The 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.

AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Sigma fp

 E-P2 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Olympus E-P2

 fp E-P2 
IntroducedJuly 2019April 2010Newer by 112 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Sigma fp

 E-P2 fp 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-P2 vs Sigma fp size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Portrait photography information
Sigma fp Portrait photography information
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
85
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Street Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp as a Street photography camera
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
77
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-P2
Sports photography with Sigma fp
40
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery power (300 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Travel photography advice
Sigma fp Travel photography advice
43
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (300 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
78
environment proof
has focus by touch
MP count fantastic (25MP)
display is not selfie friendly
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Landscape photography factors
Sigma fp Landscape photography factors
60
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery power (300 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
83
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
MP count fantastic (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Vlogging details
Sigma fp Vlogging details
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
37
touchscreen capability
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Olympus E-P2 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Sigma fp
 Olympus PEN E-P2Sigma fp
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