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Olympus E-P7 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
84
Overall
70
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Olympus E-P7 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2021
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Older Model is Sigma fp
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Olympus E-P7 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus E-P7 vs Sigma fp L, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the E-P7 (20MP) and fp L (61MP) and the E-P7 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The E-P7 was released 3 months later than the fp L so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-P7 grades against the fp L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Sigma fp L

 E-P7 fp L 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Olympus E-P7

 fp L E-P7 
Display size3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kSharper display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-P7 and Sigma fp L

 E-P7 fp L 
AnnouncedJune 2021March 2021Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-P7 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P7 features outer dimensions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-P7 vs Sigma fp L in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-P7 against the fp L.

Olympus E-P7 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P7 and fp L is 86 and 83 respectively.

Olympus E-P7 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P7 and fp L.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-P7 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma fp L will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively.

Olympus E-P7 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P7 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Portrait photography information
Sigma fp L Portrait photography information
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
89
has manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Street photography factors
Sigma fp L Street photography factors
86
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
78
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-P7
Sports photography with Sigma fp L
72
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
has no phase detect AF
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is fantastic (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-P7
Travel photography with Sigma fp L
86
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
73
weather proof
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is fantastic (61 megapixels)
terrible battery (240 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Landscape photography information
Sigma fp L Landscape photography information
83
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
81
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is fantastic (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P7 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
missing mic support
38
touch screen
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus E-P7 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P7 and Sigma fp L
 Olympus PEN E-P7Sigma fp L
General Information
Make Olympus Sigma
Model type Olympus PEN E-P7 Sigma fp L
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2021-06-09 2021-03-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Total lenses 118 40
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.00 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.7 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 427 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images 240 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $800 $2,499