Sigma fp L vs Panasonic GH5 II

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Sigma fp L vs Panasonic GH5 II

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35mm 864.0mm²
61.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Sigma fp L Review.
See real-world photos taken with the fp L.

4/3 224.9mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Panasonic GH5 II Review.
See real-world photos taken with the GH5 II.

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Differences

Sigma fp L advantages over Panasonic GH5 II

Larger sensor
35mm vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Thinner
45 mm vs 87 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
427g vs 727g
Lighter weight
More pixels
61.0 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic GH5 II advantages over Sigma fp L

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

410 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/15 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
12.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
108 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Sigma fp L, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Sigma fp L Shooter's Report

We haven’t reviewed the Panasonic GH5 II.
Read our Panasonic GH5 II Hands-On Preview

The Competition

Compared to Sony A7R

Sigma fp L

Sony A7R

$2499
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$1399
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sony A7R

Panasonic GH5 II

Sony A7R

$1298
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$1399
35mm

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony A7R

Compared to Canon EOS RP

Sigma fp L

Canon EOS RP

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$949
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Canon EOS RP

Panasonic GH5 II

Canon EOS RP

$1298
4/3

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$949
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GH5 II vs Canon EOS RP

Compared to Sigma fp

Sigma fp L

Sigma fp

$2499
35mm

More pixels
Has anti-aliasing filter

$1623
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sigma fp

Panasonic GH5 II

Sigma fp

$1298
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$1623
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GH5 II vs Sigma fp

Compared to Leica M10-R

Sigma fp L

Leica M10-R

$2499
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$8295
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Sigma fp L vs Leica M10-R

Panasonic GH5 II

Leica M10-R

$1298
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$8295
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GH5 II vs Leica M10-R

Compared to Sony A7C

Sigma fp L

Sony A7C

$2499
35mm

Thinner
More dots on screen

$1598
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sony A7C

Panasonic GH5 II

Sony A7C

$1298
4/3

Lens selection
Higher max flash sync

$1598
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony A7C

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