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PEN vs fp
Quick take: The fp has the highest resolution at 25MP; the PEN is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 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 2019
Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers
£1599
new today at Clifton Cameras
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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 | PENOM System · 2026 | fpSigma · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849Best | £1,599 |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 24.6MPBest |
| Video | 4K/C4K, OM-Log400, vertical video support | 12-bit CinemaDNG RAW, 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF (121 points) with subject detection (people, cats, dogs) | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5.5-stop IBIS | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronicBest | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 410 shots (CIPA)Best | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 393g (with battery and card)Best | 422g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | No viewfinder |
| Screen | Tilting touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-I) | Single SD UHS-II slot (plus external USB SSD recording) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | 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
PEN
fp
Portrait
7.0/10
5.2/10
Street
7.8/10
6.3/10
Travel
7.4/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
6.3/10
3.8/10
Vlogging & Video
6.7/10
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Filmmaking
5.2/10
5.1/10
Documentary
7.0/10
5.5/10
Sports & Action
7.7/10
5.4/10
Landscape
6.1/10
5.7/10
Wildlife
8.1/10
5.7/10
Casual
6.3/10
4.7/10
Food
6.9/10
5.1/10
Macro
6.8/10
4.4/10
Architecture
6.1/10
5.3/10
Astrophotography
5.9/10
5.9/10
Fun & simple
4.7/10
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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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