S1 IIvs Sigma fp L
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Sigma fp L (2021)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Hybrid & Video — S1 II (2025): The S1 II is the full-frame L-mount hybrid camera Panasonic's system has been waiting for — phase-detect AF, 4K/120p, class-leading IBIS, and a professional build in one complete package. It addresses every weakness of the original S1 and positions Lumix firmly back in the conversation for serious hybrid 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
S1 II (2025)
- Hybrid photographers who need excellent stills and serious video capability
- Video professionals who want full-frame quality with 4K/120p
- Landscape and portrait photographers who want maximum stabilisation
- L-mount system users upgrading from S1 or S5 II
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 sigma fp l is the most affordable; only the s1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | S1 II (2025) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,200 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 680g (body only) | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | S1 II | Sigma fp L |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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