Lumix S5 IIvs Sigma fp L
Lumix
Lumix S5 II (2023)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Hybrid video & photography
View Lumix S5 II
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?
Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
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 S5 II (2023)
- Hybrid photographers who want phase-detect AF for the first time on a Lumix S body
- Video creators who want 6K and reliable subject tracking in a full-frame body
- S5 owners upgrading to the most significant Lumix full-frame update in years
- L-mount photographers who want the best value full-frame Lumix available
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; only the lumix s5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S5 II (2023) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 740 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 740g body only | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 II | Sigma fp L |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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