Olympus E-P5 vs Sigma fp

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-P5 versus Sigma fp, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and fp (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P5 was introduced 6 years before the fp and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-P5 scores versus the fp in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Sigma fp. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 comes with outer dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sigma fp has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P5 versus Sigma fp in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-P5 vs the fp.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and fp is 85 and 84 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and fp.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-P5 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp will resolve greater detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older E-P5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.