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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released May 2013
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PM1
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched March 2021
  • Old Model is Sigma fp
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma fp L Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma fp L, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the E-PM2 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-PM2 was revealed 8 years earlier than the fp L which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-PM2 scores vs the fp L for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Sigma fp L

 E-PM2 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Olympus E-PM2

 fp L E-PM2 
LaunchedMarch 2021May 2013More modern by 95 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Sigma fp L

 E-PM2 fp L 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM2 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma fp L in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PM2 vs the fp L.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and fp L is 89 and 83 respectively.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM2 and fp L.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PM2 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma fp L will give you extra detail because of its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-PM2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography factors
Sigma fp L Portrait photography factors
71
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
89
you can focus manually
excellent resolution (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Street photography info
Sigma fp L Street photography info
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Sports photography features
Sigma fp L Sports photography features
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
no phase detect AF
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent resolution (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PM2
Travel photography with Sigma fp L
66
provides focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
73
environment sealing
features focus via touch
excellent resolution (61 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PM2
Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
excellent resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Vlogging highlights
Sigma fp L Vlogging highlights
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
38
touchscreen
supports face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Sigma fp L
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Sigma fp L
General Information
Company Olympus Sigma
Model type Olympus PEN E-PM2 Sigma fp L
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-05-21 2021-03-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 35 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Total lenses 107 40
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
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 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 427g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 932 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images 240 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $448 $2,499