Panasonic
Lumix S5 II
Phase-detect L-mount hybrid with 6K open gate and strong video tools.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2023
Sigma
FP2
Pocket-sized L-Mount full-frame body with a 24.5MP partially stacked sensor, 20fps stills, 6K OpenGate / ProRes RAW video, 70GB internal storage, and a Still/Cine mode switch.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Nov 2026
FP2 is 3.8 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix S5 II
Wins
FP2
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix S5 II has higher Burst (mechanical) (9 fps vs 0 fps)
- ALumix S5 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BFP2 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- ALumix S5 II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BFP2 has lower Weight (460 g vs 740 g)
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
FP2
112 × 71 × 41 mm
460 g (1.01 lb / 16.23 oz)
Lumix S5 II is 22mm wider, 31mm taller, and 49mm thicker than FP2.
Lumix S5 II is 280 g heavier than FP2.
Depth (front-to-back): 90mm Lumix S5 II · 41mm FP2
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
FP2
112 × 71 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
FP2
112 × 41 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix S5 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
FP2
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Burst (mechanical)
9 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only Lumix S5 II supports it
Reasons to choose
FP2
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, Birds, People
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112, 71, 41
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ
Weight
460 g vs 740 g — lower is better
Resolution
24.5 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
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
- ✓Battery life (CIPA) — Both 370 shots
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
FP2
Pros
- ✓World's smallest full-frame body (376g body only)
- ✓24.5MP partially stacked sensor, 20fps electronic burst
- ✓6K OpenGate + ProRes RAW HQ, L-Log, 32-bit float audio
- ✓70GB internal storage + SD UHS-II + USB SSD
- ✓Tilting 3.15" LCD, dust/splash resistant, modular EVF-21
Cons
- –No in-body image stabilization (EIS in video only)
- –No built-in EVF — optional EVF-21 sold separately
- –Electronic shutter only
- –No headphone jack (USB audio only)
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Lumix S5 II or FP2?
Lumix S5 II scores 9.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for FP2 — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix S5 II and FP2?
Lumix S5 II is 24.2 MP and FP2 is 24.5 MP, so the FP2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix S5 II and FP2 have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix S5 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while FP2 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix S5 II or the FP2?
Lumix S5 II reaches 30 fps electronic. FP2 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix S5 II and FP2?
Lumix S5 II weighs 740 g and FP2 weighs 460 g, so the FP2 is 280 g lighter.
Do the Lumix S5 II and FP2 record 4K video?
Lumix S5 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p. FP2: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the Lumix S5 II and FP2 weather sealed?
Lumix S5 II: Yes. FP2: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 370 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix S5 II and 370 shots for the FP2, giving the FP2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix S5 II launched at $1,999 and FP2 at $2,199. The Lumix S5 II is $200 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed October 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sigma press materials.