Z5 IIvs Sigma fp L
Sigma
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?
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.
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
Z5 II (2024)
- DSLR photographers making the switch to full-frame mirrorless
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame Z quality at the most accessible price
- Z5 owners wanting significantly improved autofocus and uncropped 4K
- Landscape and portrait photographers stepping up from APS-C
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 z5 ii is the most affordable; only the z5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z5 II (2024) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 700g body only | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z5 II | Sigma fp L |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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