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1 J5 vs fp L
Quick take: The fp L has the highest resolution at 61MP; the 1 J5 is the most affordable; only the fp L is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·14 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 L 2021
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
£1999
new today at Wex Photo Video
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
fp L — High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters: 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
fp L (2021)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | 1 J5Nikon · 2015 | fp LSigma · 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.8MP | 61.0MPBest |
| Video | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 | 12-bit CinemaDNG RAW, 4K/30p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 20fpsBest | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA)Best | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 265g (with battery)Best | 427g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None (rear screen only) | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon 1 | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC | 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
1 J5
fp L
Portrait
4.3/10
6.7/10
Street
6.7/10
6.9/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
2.9/10
4.9/10
Filmmaking
3.2/10
5.3/10
Documentary
4.1/10
6.2/10
Sports & Action
4.9/10
6.7/10
Landscape
3.9/10
6.9/10
Wildlife
5.1/10
7.0/10
Casual
5.0/10
5.1/10
Food
4.8/10
6.2/10
Macro
3.4/10
5.3/10
Architecture
3.9/10
6.6/10
Astrophotography
3.0/10
5.5/10
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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