Olympus E-PM1 vs Sigma fp L

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PM1 vs Sigma fp L, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM1 was released 10 years before the fp L and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-PM1 scores vs the fp L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Sigma fp L. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM1 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PM1 vs Sigma fp L in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PM1 vs the fp L.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and fp L is 89 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM1 and fp L.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PM1 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp L will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 49MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older E-PM1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.