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Olympus 7010 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Olympus 7010 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Other Name is mju 7010
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched March 2021
  • Old Model is Sigma fp
Photography Glossary

Olympus 7010 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus 7010 vs Sigma fp L, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the 7010 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The 7010 was released 12 years prior to the fp L which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 7010 matches up against the fp L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Sigma fp L

 7010 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Olympus 7010

 fp L 7010 
LaunchedMarch 2021July 2009More modern by 142 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Sigma fp L

 7010 fp L 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus 7010 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7010 enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7010 vs Sigma fp L in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 7010 versus the fp L.

Olympus 7010 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and fp L is 94 and 83 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and fp L.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 7010 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp L will show more detail as a result of its extra 49MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged 7010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 7010 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography factors
Sigma fp L Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
89
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography factors
Sigma fp L Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
78
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7010
Sports photography with Sigma fp L
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography factors
Sigma fp L Travel photography factors
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
73
environment proofing
provides touch focus
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
low battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
megapixel count high (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
low battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7010
Vlogging with Sigma fp L
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
38
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Olympus 7010 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Sigma fp L
 Olympus Stylus 7010Sigma fp L
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sigma
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Sigma fp L
Also called mju 7010 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-07-22 2021-03-25
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Total lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (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 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 427g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B BP-51
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $2,499