Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma fp L
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs
(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
(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
Photography Glossary 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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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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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.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2021 |  | February 2011 | More recent by 123 months |
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 460k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
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.
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sigma fp L Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Sigma 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 |