Olympus E-PL1 vs Sigma fp L

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus E-PL1 and Sigma fp L, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL1 was announced 12 years prior to the fp L which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-PL1 scores versus the fp L in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1 & Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1 has physical dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Olympus E-PL1 and Sigma fp L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL1 compared to the fp L.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and fp L is 86 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1 and fp L.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma fp L will offer more detail with its extra 49 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.