Olympus E-M5 II vs Sigma fp

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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sigma fp

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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Differences

Olympus E-M5 II advantages over Sigma fp

Less expensive
$899* vs $1599
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/30 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
18 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Sigma fp advantages over Olympus E-M5 II

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
Newer
5 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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
Faster JPEG shooting
18.0 fps vs 10.4 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
18.0 fps vs 10.4 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
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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

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
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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

Excellent handling in a compact, weather-sealed body; Crisp, roomy electronic viewfinder; Image quality that can take the fight to APS-C DSLRs; Unique high-res mode lets it bat far above its weight for static scenes; Extremely fast 10 fps burst shooting, Excellent video feature set
Control dials are easily bumped; Below-average battery life at default settings; Buffer depths for raw shooters are a bit limited; 16-megapixel sensor resolution feels dated; Weak bundled flash strobe
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GX7

Olympus E-M5 II

Panasonic GX7

$899
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
High resolution composite

$648
4/3

In-camera panoramas
Internal flash

Compare Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GX7

Sigma fp

Panasonic GX7

$1759
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$648
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sigma fp vs Panasonic GX7

Compared to Olympus E-M10 II

Olympus E-M5 II

Olympus E-M10 II

$899
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
High resolution composite

$474
4/3

Less expensive
Internal flash

Compare Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus E-M10 II

Sigma fp

Olympus E-M10 II

$1759
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$474
4/3

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-M5 II

Panasonic GX85

$899
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
High resolution composite

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic GX85

Sigma fp

Panasonic GX85

$1759
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp vs Panasonic GX85

Compared to Sony A7C

Olympus E-M5 II

Sony A7C

$899
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1665
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony A7C

Sigma fp

Sony A7C

$1759
35mm

Less expensive
Thinner

$1665
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Sigma fp L

Olympus E-M5 II

Sigma fp L

$899
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

Compare Olympus E-M5 II vs Sigma fp L

Sigma fp

Sigma fp L

$1759
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

$2499
35mm

Newer
More pixels

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