Panasonic
Lumix S5 II
Phase-detect L-mount hybrid with 6K open gate and strong video tools.
$1,999
Released Jan 2023
Sigma
fp L
World's smallest full-frame interchangeable camera with 61MP and L-mount.
$2,499
Released Jul 2021
Lumix S5 II is 1.5 years newer.
Wins
Lumix S5 II
Wins
fp L
5 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix S5 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 49)
- ALumix S5 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- Bfp L has higher Resolution (61 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- ALumix S5 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- ALumix S5 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
fp L
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
Lumix S5 II is 4mm narrower than fp L but it is also 4mm taller and 2mm thicker.
Lumix S5 II is 20 g heavier than fp L.
Depth (front-to-back): 90mm Lumix S5 II · 88mm fp L
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix S5 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
fp L
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5 II
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
AF points / zones
779 vs 49 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Car…
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Lumix S5 II supports it
Reasons to choose
fp L
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Resolution
61 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only fp L supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only fp L supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 370 shots — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
Weight
720 g vs 740 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix S5 II
Pros
- ✓Phase-detect AF finally
- ✓6K open gate
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Great value
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –L-mount size
- –AF still behind Canon/Sony
fp L
Pros
- ✓Tiny full-frame
- ✓61MP
- ✓L-mount
- ✓Unique industrial design
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Small battery
- –Minimal ergonomics
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Lumix S5 II or fp L?
Lumix S5 II scores 8.5/10 versus 6.0/10 for fp L — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix S5 II and fp L?
Lumix S5 II is 24.2 MP and fp L is 61 MP, so the fp L captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix S5 II and fp L have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix S5 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while fp L has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix S5 II or the fp L?
Lumix S5 II reaches 30 fps electronic. fp L reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix S5 II and fp L?
Lumix S5 II weighs 740 g and fp L weighs 720 g, so the fp L is 20 g lighter.
Do the Lumix S5 II and fp L record 4K video?
Lumix S5 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p. fp L: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix S5 II and fp L weather sealed?
Lumix S5 II: Yes. fp L: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 370 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix S5 II and 640 shots for the fp L, giving the fp L the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix S5 II launched at $1,999 and fp L at $2,499. The Lumix S5 II is $500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.