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Olympus PEN-F vs Sigma fp L

Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67
Olympus PEN-F front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Olympus PEN-F vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2016
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
  • Announced March 2021
  • Replaced the Sigma fp
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Olympus PEN-F vs Sigma fp L Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus PEN-F versus Sigma fp L, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and fp L (61MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The PEN-F was brought out 6 years before the fp L which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the PEN-F grades vs the fp L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Sigma fp L

 PEN-F fp L 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Olympus PEN-F

 fp L PEN-F 
AnnouncedMarch 2021January 2016More modern by 62 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1037kClearer screen (+1063k dot)

Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Sigma fp L

 PEN-F fp L 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus PEN-F vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus PEN-F has outside measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has sizing 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 PEN-F versus Sigma fp L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the PEN-F versus the fp L.

Olympus PEN-F vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and fp L is 84 and 83 respectively.

Olympus PEN-F vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the PEN-F and fp L.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The PEN-F due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp L will result in greater detail having its extra 41MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged PEN-F will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus PEN-F vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus PEN-F vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
75
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
89
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Street photography advice
Sigma fp L Street photography advice
84
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
78
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Sports photography highlights
Sigma fp L Sports photography highlights
67
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent megapixels (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Travel photography factors
Sigma fp L Travel photography factors
75
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
73
weather proof
boasts focus via touch
excellent megapixels (61 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography advice
Sigma fp L Landscape photography advice
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
excellent megapixels (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Vlogging details
Sigma fp L Vlogging details
78
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
38
has touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus PEN-F vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus PEN-F and Sigma fp L
 Olympus PEN-FSigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sigma
Model type Olympus PEN-F Sigma fp L
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2016-01-27 2021-03-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 81 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Number of lenses 107 40
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427g (0.94 pounds) 427g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 894 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,000 $2,499