Panasonic
Lumix S5 II
Phase-detect L-mount hybrid with 6K open gate and strong video tools.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2023
Sigma
fp L
World's smallest full-frame interchangeable camera with 61MP and L-mount.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Jul 2021
Lumix S5 II is 1.5 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix S5 II
Wins
fp L
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix S5 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 12 frames)
- ALumix S5 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 49)
- ALumix S5 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- Bfp L has higher Resolution (61 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- ALumix S5 II has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 29.97 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
fp L
113 × 70 × 45 mm
427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz)
Lumix S5 II is 22mm wider, 32mm taller, and 45mm thicker than fp L.
Lumix S5 II is 313 g heavier than fp L.
Depth (front-to-back): 90mm Lumix S5 II · 45mm fp L
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
fp L
113 × 70 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix S5 II
134 × 90 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
fp L
113 × 45 mm
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
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 12 frames — higher is better
AF points / zones
779 vs 49 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Car…
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
fp L
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112.6, 69.9, 45.3
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
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
Weight
427 g vs 740 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds CinemaDNG
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓EVF magnification — Both 0.78 ×
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
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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 3.5/10 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 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix S5 II or the fp L?
Lumix S5 II reaches 30 fps electronic. fp L reaches 10 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 427 g, so the fp L is 313 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 29.97p.
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 240 shots for the fp L, giving the Lumix S5 II 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.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sigma press materials.