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Olympus E-PL9 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
85
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Olympus E-PL9 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL8
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Sigma fp L Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Sigma fp L

 E-PL9 fp L 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Olympus E-PL9

 fp L E-PL9 
AnnouncedMarch 2021February 2018More recent by 38 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Sigma fp L

 E-PL9 fp L 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-PL9 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

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

Olympus E-PL9 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL9 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL9
Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
89
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Street photography features
Sigma fp L Street photography features
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL9
Sports photography with Sigma fp L
69
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
has no phase detect AF
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count excellent (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
77
has bluetooth
has touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
73
environment proof
provides touch to focus
megapixel count excellent (61 megapixels)
low battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Landscape photography details
Sigma fp L Landscape photography details
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
megapixel count excellent (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Vlogging factors
Sigma fp L Vlogging factors
35
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
38
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL9 and Sigma fp L
 Olympus PEN E-PL9Sigma fp L
General Information
Brand Olympus Sigma
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL9 Sigma fp L
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2018-02-08 2021-03-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Number of lenses 107 40
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.6 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.60 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 380 grams (0.84 lb) 427 grams (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $599 $2,499