Olympus E-P7 vs Sigma fp

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-P7 and Sigma fp, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sigma. The image resolution of the E-P7 (20MP) and the fp (25MP) is pretty close but the E-P7 (Four Thirds) and fp (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-P7 was unveiled 24 months after the fp which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-P7 scores versus the fp with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P7 and Sigma fp. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P7 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P7 provides exterior dimensions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P7 and Sigma fp in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-P7 versus the fp.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-P7 and fp is 86 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P7 and fp.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-P7 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp will result in extra detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-P7 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.