Olympus E-PL9 vs Sigma fp L

Below is a complete overview of the Olympus E-PL9 versus Sigma fp L, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-PL9 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL9 was launched 4 years before the fp L and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-PL9 scores against the fp L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Sigma fp L. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL9 provides external dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 380 grams (0.84 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL9 compared to the fp L.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL9 and fp L is 85 and 83 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL9 and fp L.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PL9 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma fp L will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 45MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older E-PL9 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.