Olympus E-P5 vs Sigma fp L

Below, we are matching up the Olympus E-P5 versus Sigma fp L, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the E-P5 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P5 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the fp L which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-P5 matches up against the fp L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Sigma fp L. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P5 offers external measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P5 versus Sigma fp L in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-P5 compared to the fp L.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and fp L is 85 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and fp L.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-P5 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma fp L will deliver extra detail having an extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged E-P5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.