Olympus E-P2 vs Sigma fp L

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus E-P2 and Sigma fp L, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P2 was introduced 12 years prior to the fp L which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-P2 grades against the fp L for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P2 enjoys external dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-P2 compared to the fp L.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and fp L is 86 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P2 and fp L.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P2 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma fp L will resolve extra detail using its extra 49 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.