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Olympus E-PL5 vs Sigma fp

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
72
Overall
60
Olympus PEN E-PL5 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Olympus E-PL5 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Olympus E-PL5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Refreshed by Sigma fp L
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Sigma fp Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Sigma fp

 E-PL5 fp 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Olympus E-PL5

 fp E-PL5 
LaunchedJuly 2019September 2012Fresher by 82 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Sigma fp

 E-PL5 fp 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-PL5 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL5 vs Sigma fp size comparison

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

Olympus E-PL5 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL5 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-PL5 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL5 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL5 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL5
Portrait photography with Sigma fp
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
85
has manual focus
resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp as a Street photography camera
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
77
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 Sports photography advice
Sigma fp Sports photography advice
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 Travel photography information
Sigma fp Travel photography information
75
includes touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
78
environment sealing
boasts touch to focus
resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 Landscape photography information
Sigma fp Landscape photography information
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
missing Timelapse function
83
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL5 Vlogging advice
Sigma fp Vlogging advice
78
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
37
touch screen
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL5 and Sigma fp
 Olympus PEN E-PL5Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sigma
Model Olympus PEN E-PL5 Sigma fp
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-09-17 2019-07-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 35 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Number of lenses 107 30
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 pounds) 422 grams (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 889 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $400 $2,050