Instax Mini Evovs Lumix S1R

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo (2022) Starting from £150 new Best for Creative hybrid shooters & smartphone generation View Instax Mini Evo
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Lumix Lumix S1R Lumix Lumix S1R (2019) Starting from £2499 new Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography View Lumix S1R

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.

High-Resolution Landscape, Commercial & Studio Photography — Lumix S1R (2019): A 47MP full-frame resolution powerhouse with one of the finest EVFs ever made — the S1R rewards careful, deliberate photography.

↓ Full specifications below

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 S1R (2019)

  • Landscape photographers who want maximum resolution in a weather-sealed, IBIS-equipped full-frame body
  • Commercial and product photographers who need 47MP detail with the option of 187MP composite shots
  • Studio portrait photographers who want the finest EVF available alongside a high-resolution sensor
  • Leica SL2 users who want a more affordable L-mount high-resolution alternative

Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable; only the lumix s1r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Instax Mini Evo (2022)Lumix S1R (2019)
Price £150 £2,499
Sensor Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) 47.3MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution 47.3MP
Video N/A 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade)
Autofocus Fixed focus DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects
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) ~360 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
Genre Instax Mini EvoLumix S1R
Everyday
9.0
Parties & Events
9.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Creative
9.0
Travel
7.0
7.0
Street
7.0
4.0
Landscape
9.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
Sports
4.0
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