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OM-5 Mark II vs fp

Quick take: The fp has the highest resolution at 25MP; the OM-5 Mark II is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·15 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.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

fp — Creative Filmmakers & Experimental Photographers: The smallest full-frame camera in the world — Cinema DNG RAW and L-mount flexibility in a pocket-sized body that rewards creative shooters.

Who should buy what
fp (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Filmmakers who want the world's smallest full-frame camera as a B or C camera
  • Experimental photographers who want to build a unique, modular setup
  • L-mount photographers who want an ultra-compact full-frame body
  • Anyone who wants a conversation-starting camera that delivers serious results
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification OM-5 Mark IIOM System · 2025fpSigma · 2019
Price £880Best£1,599
Sensor 20.4MP Four Thirds Live MOS24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS
Resolution 20.4MP24.6MPBest
Video 4K/30p, OM-Log40012-bit CinemaDNG RAW, 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Phase-hybrid AF (121 cross-type points)Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection
Stabilisation Up to 7.5-stop Sync IS (6.5-stop body-only)None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 10fps (AF tracking), 30fps (locked)18fps electronicBest
Battery Life 310 shots (CIPA)Best200 shots (CIPA)
Weight 370g (body only)Best422g (body only)
Dimensions —112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm
Weather Sealed YesYes
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 1.37x magnificationNo viewfinder
Screen Fully articulating touchscreen3.15" fixed touchscreen
Mount Micro Four ThirdsLeica L-mount
Memory Cards Single SD (UHS-II)Single SD UHS-II slot (plus external USB SSD recording)
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, BluetoothUSB-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
OM-5 Mark II
fp
Portrait
6.5/10
5.2/10
Street
6.9/10
6.3/10
Travel
6.9/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
5.4/10
3.8/10
Vlogging & Video
6.5/10
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Filmmaking
5.1/10
5.1/10
Documentary
6.3/10
5.5/10
Sports & Action
6.7/10
5.4/10
Landscape
6.0/10
5.7/10
Wildlife
7.4/10
5.7/10
Casual
6.1/10
4.7/10
Food
6.9/10
5.1/10
Macro
8.1/10
4.4/10
Architecture
6.0/10
5.3/10
Astrophotography
5.5/10
5.9/10

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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