Lumix S5 IIXvs Sigma fp L
Lumix
Lumix S5 IIX (2023)
Starting from £2399 new
Best for Professional video, filmmaking & hybrid shooters on L-mount
View Lumix S5 IIX
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?
Professional Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooters On L-Mount — Lumix S5 IIX (2023): The S5 II with ProRes RAW and 6K Open Gate — the most serious L-mount video tool in a portable, weather-sealed body.
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 IIX (2023)
- Video professionals who need ProRes RAW output and 6K Open Gate in a portable L-mount body
- L-mount filmmakers who want USB power for extended recording without battery changes
- Hybrid shooters who need both 24MP stills quality and professional video specs in one camera
- S5 II users who specifically need ProRes RAW support for their post-production workflow
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 lumix s5 iix is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S5 IIX (2023) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,399 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 6K/30p Open Gate, 4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes RAW via HDMI — V-Log, LUT support | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF — improved over S5 with subject recognition | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6.5 stops | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 9fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (6MP crop) | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~370 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 | OLED EVF, 3.68M-dot, 0.78× | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C with power delivery, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, HDMI full-size | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S5 IIX | Sigma fp L |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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