Pentax 17vs Sigma fp
Pentax
Pentax 17 (2024)
Starting from £400 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & diptych storytelling
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VS
Sigma
Sigma fp (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers
View Sigma fp
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Diptych Storytelling — Pentax 17 (2024): The best new film camera of the decade — manual controls, a sharp lens, and a half-frame format that doubles your roll and forces a new way of seeing.
Creative Filmmakers & Experimental Photographers — Sigma fp (2019): 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
Sigma fp (2019)
- 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
Quick take: The pentax 17 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Pentax 17 (2024) | Sigma fp (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £400 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.6MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Zone focus (0.35m / 1m / 3m / ∞) | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 2× CR2 lithium batteries | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~165g (without batteries) | 422g body only |
| Dimensions | 113 × 66 × 44mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder with half-frame framelines | None |
| Screen | N/A | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 via DX coding + manual dial) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Pentax 17 | Sigma fp |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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