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S1R II vs fp
Quick take: The S1R II has the highest resolution at 44MP; the fp is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Sigma
fp 2019
Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers
£1599
new today at Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
fp — Creative Filmmakers & Experimental Photographers: The smallest full-frame camera in the world — Cinema DNG RAW and L-mount flexibility in a pocket-sized body that rewards creative shooters.
Who should buy what
fp (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Filmmakers who want the world's smallest full-frame camera as a B or C camera
- Experimental photographers who want to build a unique, modular setup
- L-mount photographers who want an ultra-compact full-frame body
- Anyone who wants a conversation-starting camera that delivers serious results
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | S1R IILumix · 2025 | fpSigma · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,699 | £1,599Best |
| Sensor | 44.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | 44.3MPBest | 24.6MP |
| Video | 8K/30p (first for Lumix), 4K/120p (1.1x crop), 10-bit | 12-bit CinemaDNG RAW, 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF (779 points) with AI subject detection | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS with Dual I.S. 2 | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronicBest | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA, LCD)Best | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 820g (with battery and card) | 422g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots | No viewfinder |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | L-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD (UHS-II) | Single SD UHS-II slot (plus external USB SSD recording) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
S1R II
fp
Portrait
8.8/10
5.2/10
Street
6.3/10
6.3/10
Travel
6.2/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
8.4/10
3.8/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
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Filmmaking
7.7/10
5.1/10
Documentary
7.9/10
5.5/10
Sports & Action
8.3/10
5.4/10
Landscape
7.7/10
5.7/10
Wildlife
8.3/10
5.7/10
Casual
5.2/10
4.7/10
Food
8.3/10
5.1/10
Macro
8.8/10
4.4/10
Architecture
8.1/10
5.3/10
Astrophotography
7.1/10
5.9/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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