Sigma fp vs Olympus PEN E-P2

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      Specifications

      General Sigma fp Olympus PEN E-P2
      BrandSigmaOlympus
      ModelfpPEN E-P2
      Predecessor ModelOlympus PEN E-P1
      Successor ModelSigma fp L Olympus PEN E-P3
      MSRP$1899
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sigma fp Olympus PEN E-P2
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels25.38 Megapixel13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.6 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range6 - 102,400
      Photo Sigma fp Olympus PEN E-P2
      ProcessorTruePic V
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004032 x 3024
      Other Resolutions3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 7:6, 16:9, 21:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsHigh, med, low
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Color Temperature, Custom, Custom 1, Custom 2, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Overcast, ShadeAuto, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Daylight, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Lamp, 1 custom preset, Kelvin (2000 - 14000 K)
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Sigma fp Olympus PEN E-P2
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-5 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points4911
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sigma fp Olympus PEN E-P2
      Lens MountLeica LMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sigma fp Olympus PEN E-P2
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDHyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.15"3.0"
      Screen Resolution2,100k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sigma fp Olympus PEN E-P2
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional VF-2)
      Shutter Sigma fp Olympus PEN E-P2
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting18.0 fps3.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 18 fps at 24.6 MP for up to 12 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 5 fps at 24.6 MP for up to 12 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 3 fps at 24.6 MP for up to 24 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Sigma fp Olympus PEN E-P2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Sync
      Manual (3 levels)
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/30 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemS-TTLOlympus FL Series
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Sigma fp Olympus PEN E-P2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityiAUTO, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Scene
      Metering Range-5 to +18 EV0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV increments) (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Sigma fp Olympus PEN E-P2
      DxO Low Light ISO505
      DxO Color Depth21.5
      DxO Dynamic Range10.4
      DxO Overall Score56
      Video Sigma fp Olympus PEN E-P2
      Internal Recording ModesH.264
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/59.94/100 fps
      CinemaDNGH.264 ALL-Intra/H.264 Long GOP 8/10/12-Bit
      3840 x 2160
      Yes
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601280 x 720
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 12-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      Raw 12-Bit via HDMI
      4096 x 2160 @ 24.00 fps
      3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit2 hours30 min
      Terminals Sigma fp Olympus PEN E-P2
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Control Input (Shared with Mic/Line Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sigma fp Olympus PEN E-P2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible *As of July, 2019: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via smartphone or wired remote Optional RM-UC1
      Environmental Sigma fp Olympus PEN E-P2
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Storage Temperature-4 - 140°F (-20 - 60°C)
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Sigma fp Olympus PEN E-P2
      Dimensions113 x 70 x 45 mm (4.45 x 2.76 x 1.77")121 x 70 x 36 mm (4.76 x 2.76 x 1.42")
      Weight (inc. batteries)422 g (0.93 lb / 14.89 oz)355 g (0.78 lb / 12.52 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.5 x 6.5 x 5.1"
      Package Weight2.5 lb
      Power and Storage Sigma fp Olympus PEN E-P2
      Battery PackBP-51BLS-1
      Battery Life300 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Sigma fp Olympus PEN E-P2
      Self Timer 2 or 10 wec 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      2 x 1/4"-20 Female (Side)
      Material of ConstructionAluminum


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