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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
85
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL1s
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL3
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released March 2021
  • Earlier Model is Sigma fp
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma fp L, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL2 was brought out 11 years before the fp L and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-PL2 matches up against the fp L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Sigma fp L

 E-PL2 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Olympus E-PL2

 fp L E-PL2 
ReleasedMarch 2021February 2011More recent by 123 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Sigma fp L

 E-PL2 fp L 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL2 has outer dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma fp L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL2 compared to the fp L.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and fp L is 85 and 83 respectively.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL2 and fp L.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PL2 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp L will give you greater detail having its extra 49MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older E-PL2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
89
has manual focus
high megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL2
Street photography with Sigma fp L
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
78
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (280 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
high megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Travel photography info
Sigma fp L Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
bad battery power (280 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
73
environment sealing
comes with touch to focus
high megapixels (61MP)
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma fp L Landscape photography highlights
61
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery power (280 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
high megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL2 Vlogging factors
Sigma fp L Vlogging factors
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
38
touch screen
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL2 and Sigma fp L
 Olympus PEN E-PL2Sigma fp L
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sigma
Model Olympus PEN E-PL2 Sigma fp L
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-02-11 2021-03-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Truepic V -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Available lenses 107 40
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 362 gr (0.80 lb) 427 gr (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 573 not tested
Other
Battery life 280 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $2,499