Olympus E-PL5 vs Sigma fp

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-PL5 versus Sigma fp, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL5 (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and fp (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL5 was released 7 years before the fp and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-PL5 matches up vs the fp with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Sigma fp. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL5 features physical dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL5 versus Sigma fp in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL5 and the fp.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL5 and fp is 88 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL5 and fp.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL5 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older E-PL5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.