Olympus E-P3 vs Sigma fp L

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-P3 vs Sigma fp L, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the E-P3 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The E-P3 was announced 10 years earlier than the fp L which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-P3 grades against the fp L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P3 and Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P3 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-P3 provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has specifications 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-P3 vs Sigma fp L in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-P3 vs the fp L.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P3 and fp L is 86 and 83 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P3 and fp L.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-P3 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma fp L will offer you more detail with its extra 49MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-P3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.