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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 price

Released Nov 2026

vs

Z CAM

E2-M4

Compact MFT cinema box with 4K 120p, ZRAW, ProRes, and interchangeable MFT lenses.

$1,299

Launch price

Released Jun 2023

FP2 is 3.4 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

FP2

★ Portrait★ Travel

Wins

7categories

E2-M4

★ Sports & Action★ Video & Hybrid

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

FP2 wins 3 categories·E2-M4 wins 2 categories
  • BE2-M4 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
  • BE2-M4 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AFP2 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
  • AFP2 has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
  • AFP2 has higher Resolution (24.5 MP vs 10.28 MP)

Key specs at a glance

FP2E2-M4
Resolution24.5 MP10.28 MP
SensorFull FrameMFT
ISO max102,40025,600
Burst20 fps15 fps
4K59.94 fps120 fps
IBISNo6-stop
Weight460 g370 g
Battery370 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

FP2 front view

FP2

112 × 71 × 41 mm

460 g (1.01 lb / 16.23 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-M4

91 × 66 × 72 mm

370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)

FP2 is 31mm thinner than E2-M4 but it is also 21mm wider and 5mm taller.

FP2 is 90 g heavier than E2-M4.

Depth (front-to-back): 41mm FP2 · 72mm E2-M4

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

FP2 back view

FP2

112 × 71 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

E2-M4

91 × 66 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

FP2 top view

FP2

112 × 41 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

E2-M4

91 × 72 mm

Sensor size, to scale

FP2

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

E2-M4

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

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

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

FP2: mount data unavailable

E2-M4

✓ more lenses

Micro Four Thirds

130+

native lenses available

60 first-party70 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 caseFP2E2-M4
Portrait
6.5Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Sports & Action
4.0Fair
9.5Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
5.0Fair✓ wins
3.5Limited
Travel
6.5Good
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Wildlife
5.0Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
4.5Fair
7.5Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

FP2

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animals, Birds, People

  • Codecs

    Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, H.264…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 112, 71, 41

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better

  • Resolution

    24.5 MP vs 10.28 MP — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    20 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

E2-M4

  • AF low-light limit

    -6.5 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Burst (mechanical)

    6 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds ZRAW, ProRes

  • IBIS effectiveness

    6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 91, 66, 72

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 59.94 fps — 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
  • ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

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)

E2-M4

Pros

  • ✓Tiny MFT cinema box
  • ✓4K 120p
  • ✓ZRAW internal
  • ✓Affordable cinema entry

Cons

  • –No screen
  • –MFT sensor
  • –Manual focus workflow

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

FP2
E2-M4
Resolution
24.5 MP✓2.4× more
10.28 MP
Sensor type
Partially Stacked CMOS
Four Thirds CMOS
Sensor size
35.9 x 23.9
17.3 × 13.0 mm
AA filter
No
Yes
FP2
E2-M4
Processor
Sigma image processor
Image processor
FP2
E2-M4
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
102,400✓+2 stops
25,600
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
FP2
E2-M4
Shutter type
Electronic Rolling Shutter
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
—
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/25600 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, FP2 or E2-M4?

E2-M4 scores 9.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for FP2 — 15fps burst — fast action ready.

What's the resolution difference between the FP2 and E2-M4?

FP2 is 24.5 MP and E2-M4 is 10.28 MP, so the FP2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the FP2 and E2-M4 have in-body image stabilization?

FP2 does not have IBIS, while E2-M4 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the FP2 or the E2-M4?

FP2 reaches 20 fps electronic. E2-M4 reaches 15 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the FP2 and E2-M4?

FP2 weighs 460 g and E2-M4 weighs 370 g, so the E2-M4 is 90 g lighter.

Do the FP2 and E2-M4 record 4K video?

FP2: 4K up to 59.94p. E2-M4: 4K up to 120p.

Are the FP2 and E2-M4 weather sealed?

FP2: Yes. E2-M4: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 370 shots (CIPA) for the FP2 and 640 shots for the E2-M4, giving the E2-M4 the edge.

How much does each cost?

FP2 launched at $2,199 and E2-M4 at $1,299. The E2-M4 is $900 less.

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

Product images courtesy of Sigma and Z CAM press materials.