Lumix GH5 IIvs Sigma fp L
Lumix
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
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Sigma
Sigma fp L (2021)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
View Sigma fp L
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters — Sigma fp L (2021): 61MP and phase-detect AF in the world's smallest full-frame body — the fp L is the most capable iteration of Sigma's extraordinary compact.
Who should buy what
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
- Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
- Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing
Sigma fp L (2021)
- Commercial photographers who want 61MP in the world's smallest full-frame body
- Filmmakers using the fp L as a high-resolution cinema camera
- fp owners who need more resolution for large-format printing
- L-mount photographers who want extreme resolution in an ultra-compact form
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the lumix gh5 ii is the most affordable; only the lumix gh5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix GH5 II (2021) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 900 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 727g (body only) | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix GH5 II | Sigma fp L |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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