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fp L

World's smallest full-frame interchangeable camera with 61MP and L-mount.

$2,499

Launch price

Released Jul 2021

vs

Z CAM

E2-S6

Super 35 6K cinema box camera with 14 stops DR, EF mount, ProRes/ZRAW internal recording, and 1Gb Ethernet.

$1,995

Launch price

Released Jun 2020

fp L is 1.1 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

fp L

LandscapePortrait

Wins

3categories

E2-S6

Video & Hybrid

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

fp L wins 3 categories·E2-S6 wins 2 categories
  • BE2-S6 has higher Burst (electronic) (100 fps vs 15 fps)
  • Afp L has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 500)
  • Afp L has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
  • Afp L has higher Resolution (61 MP vs 26 MP)
  • BE2-S6 has higher Max video bit rate (300 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)

Key specs at a glance

fp LE2-S6
Resolution61 MP26 MP
SensorFull FrameAPS-C
ISO max25,6006,400
Burst15 fps100 fps
4K60 fps100 fps
IBIS6-stopNo
Weight720 g1090 g
Battery640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

fp L

138 × 98 × 88 mm

720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

E2-S6

91 × 99 × 122 mm

1090 g (2.40 lb / 38.45 oz)

fp L is 1mm shorter and 34mm thinner than E2-S6 but it is also 47mm wider.

fp L is 370 g lighter than E2-S6.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm fp L · 122mm E2-S6

Sensor size, to scale

fp L

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

E2-S6

23.4 × 15.67 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

fp L: mount data unavailable

E2-S6

✓ more lenses

Canon EF

300+

native lenses available

100 first-party200 third-party

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use casefp LE2-S6
Portrait
8.5Excellent✓ wins
3.5Limited
Sports & Action
6.5Good✓ wins
5.0Fair
Video & Hybrid
6.0Good
7.5Good✓ wins
Landscape
9.0Excellent✓ wins
1.5Limited
Travel
6.5Good✓ wins
2.0Limited
Wildlife
8.0Excellent✓ wins
2.5Limited
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

fp L

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138, 98, 88

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • ISO min (native)

    100 vs 500 — lower is better

  • ISO max (native)

    25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better

  • Resolution

    61 MP vs 26 MP — higher is better

  • AA filter

    Only fp L supports it

  • Eye AF

    Only fp L supports it

Reasons to choose

E2-S6

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 91.2, 99.25, 122.25

  • Card types

    Adds CFast 2.0

  • Burst (electronic)

    100 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    300 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

  • Internal RAW video

    Only E2-S6 supports it

  • Codecs

    Adds ProRes, ZRAW

  • 4K max frame rate

    100 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • Microphone jack (3.5mm)Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
  • Headphone jack (3.5mm)Both support headphone jack (3.5mm)

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

fp L

Pros

  • Tiny full-frame
  • 61MP
  • L-mount
  • Unique industrial design

Cons

  • No IBIS
  • Small battery
  • Minimal ergonomics

E2-S6

Pros

  • Super 35 26MP 6K sensor
  • 6K up to 60fps / 4K up to 100fps
  • ProRes + ZRAW internal
  • 14 stops dynamic range
  • 1Gb Ethernet + HDMI

Cons

  • Rolling shutter (not global)
  • No built-in ND
  • Requires external monitor for framing
  • EF mount only (adapters for PL/MFT)

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

fp L
E2-S6
Resolution
61 MP2.3× more
26 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
Super 35 CMOS
Sensor size
36.0 × 24.0 mm
23.4 × 15.67 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
fp L
E2-S6
Processor
Image processor
Z CAM image processor
fp L
E2-S6
ISO min (native)
100−400 less
500
ISO max (native)
25,600+2 stops
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
25,600
fp L
E2-S6
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Electronic rolling shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, fp L or E2-S6?

fp L scores 9.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for E2-S6 — 61MP — massive detail for large prints.

What's the resolution difference between the fp L and E2-S6?

fp L is 61 MP and E2-S6 is 26 MP, so the fp L captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the fp L and E2-S6 have in-body image stabilization?

fp L has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while E2-S6 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the fp L or the E2-S6?

fp L reaches 15 fps electronic. E2-S6 reaches 100 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the fp L and E2-S6?

fp L weighs 720 g and E2-S6 weighs 1090 g, so the fp L is 370 g lighter.

Do the fp L and E2-S6 record 4K video?

fp L: 4K up to 60p. E2-S6: 6K Open Gate (6244 × 4168) (max), 4K up to 100p.

Are the fp L and E2-S6 weather sealed?

fp L: Yes. E2-S6: No.

How much does each cost?

fp L launched at $2,499 and E2-S6 at $1,995. The E2-S6 is $504 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.