Instax Mini Evovs Lumix S1
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Instax Mini Evo (2022)
Starting from £150 new
Best for Creative hybrid shooters & smartphone generation
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Lumix
Lumix S1 (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Creative Hybrid Shooters & Smartphone Generation — Instax Mini Evo (2022): The smartest Instax camera — digital preview means you only print the shots worth keeping, and 100 creative combinations keep things endlessly interesting.
Landscape, Studio & Professional Stills On L-Mount — Lumix S1 (2019): Built like a tank with one of the finest viewfinders ever made — the S1 is the choice for photographers who prioritise build quality and IBIS over AF speed.
Who should buy what
Instax Mini Evo (2022)
- Smartphone users who want the tactile joy of prints without wasting film
- Creatives who want 100 effect combinations in a slim, stylish body
- Anyone who wants digital backups of their instant prints via Bluetooth
- Mini 12 or Mini 99 owners who want preview before printing
Lumix S1 (2019)
- L-mount system photographers who want a rugged, weather-sealed full-frame body for demanding conditions
- Landscape and studio photographers who value exceptional IBIS and an outstanding EVF
- Video professionals who need V-Log and 4K/60p in a robust, weather-sealed body
- Leica SL users who want a more affordable second body on the same L-mount system
Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable; only the lumix s1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | Lumix S1 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 898g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | Lumix S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — |
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