Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma fp L

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.