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Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX vs Sigma fp2

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The Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX wins 3 of 6 scored specs (burst, stabilization); the fp2 wins 3 (resolution, weight). They cost about the same.

3 WINSBuy it if you want: burst, stabilization.
3 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, weight.
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Size, to scale

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FRONT (WIDTH × HEIGHT)
TOP (WIDTH × DEPTH), LENS FACING DOWN

Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1 mm · 740 g
  • Sigma fp2112.8 × 69.9 × 41.8 mm · 446 g

Where they differ

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Panasonic Lumix S5 IIXfp2
PRICE & SCORE
Price$2,200$2,199BEST
CameraFits score8.7BEST7.2
PHOTO
Resolution24.2 MP24.5 MPBEST
BurstThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.30 fpsBEST20 fps
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.6.5 stopsBESTNone
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/8000 mech · 1/8000 elecElectronic only, 1/25600
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People, animals, vehicles, trains, aircraft · down to −6 EVPeople, animals, birds · down to −5 EV
VIDEO
Best 4K frame rateThe fastest 4K frame rate. 60p and above lets you slow footage down smoothly, and 120p gives 5× slow motion.4K 60p4K 120p
Crop at 4K 60pWhether 4K 60p uses the full sensor width. A crop makes your lens act longer, so wide shots get harder.1.5x cropNone, full width
Colour depth10-bit records far more colour detail than 8-bit, so footage holds up when you grade it. Worth it if you edit video.10-bit 4:2:2—
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.V-LogL-Log
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.ProRes RAW / Blackmagic RAW over HDMIProRes RAW HQ / ProRes RAW 12-bit (internal, up to 6K 30p)
Audio jacksA mic input for better sound, and a headphone jack to check what you are recording.Mic + headphoneMic only
Cooling fanA built-in fan lets the camera record for long stretches without overheating.YesNo
BODY & HANDLING
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.740 g446 gBEST
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.3.68M-dot, 0.78×—
Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.Fully articulatingTilting
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.2x SD UHS-II1x SD UHS-II

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