Z5vs Sigma fp L
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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?
Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers — Z5 (2020): The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible 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 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to full-frame mirrorless for the first time
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame image quality on a tighter budget
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who don't need fast burst or 4K
- Z5 II shoppers on a budget — the original Z5 is now excellent value used
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 is the most affordable; only the z5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z5 (2020) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~470 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 590g (with battery) | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z5 | Sigma fp L |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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