Olympus E-P5 vs Sigma fp

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Olympus E-P5 vs Sigma fp

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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35mm 858.0mm²
24.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Succeeded by the Olympus E-P7
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Differences

Olympus E-P5 advantages over Sigma fp

Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/320 vs 1/30 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger RAW buffer
18 vs 12 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Sigma fp advantages over Olympus E-P5

Larger sensor
35mm vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.98 vs 3.75 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
5 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
2100k vs 1037k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
24.6 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
18.0 fps vs 9.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
18.0 fps vs 9.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Handsome retro styling; Very good image quality and dynamic range, with competitive high ISO performance; Lightning fast autofocusing; Excellent burst speeds (nearly 10fps at full res); Top shutter speed of 1/8000 second; Sharp, bright 17mm f/1.8 kit lens; 3-inch tilting touchscreen LCD with 1.04M dots of resolution.
Heavier than some mirrorless models; Weak flash; Below average battery life; No built-in viewfinder (but EVF available in a kit or for separate purchase); A bit pricey compared to the similar E-M5, which offers a built-in EVF and weather sealing at about the same price.
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The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-P3

Olympus E-P5

Olympus E-P3

$1249
4/3

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$561
4/3

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

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Sigma fp

Olympus E-P3

$1699
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$561
4/3

Internal flash
Thinner

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Compared to Olympus E-M5

Olympus E-P5

Olympus E-M5

$1249
4/3

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

$900
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
More telephoto lens reach

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Sigma fp

Olympus E-M5

$1699
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$900
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

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Compared to Panasonic GX7

Olympus E-P5

Panasonic GX7

$1249
4/3

Higher effective ISO
Thinner

$648
4/3

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

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Sigma fp

Panasonic GX7

$1699
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$648
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Sony A7C

Olympus E-P5

Sony A7C

$1249
4/3

Lens selection
Internal flash

$1598
35mm

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

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Sigma fp

Sony A7C

$1699
35mm

Thinner
More dots on screen

$1598
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Sigma fp L

Olympus E-P5

Sigma fp L

$1249
4/3

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

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Sigma fp

Sigma fp L

$1699
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

$2499
35mm

More pixels
Has anti-aliasing filter

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