X-H2Svs Lumix S1
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
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Lumix
Lumix S1 (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount
View Lumix S1
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Sports, Wildlife & Professional Video — X-H2S (2022): The fastest Fujifilm ever made — 40fps, 4K/120p, and subject-detection AF that redefines what APS-C can do for action photography.
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
X-H2S (2022)
- Sports and wildlife photographers who want mirrorless AF performance without full-frame prices
- Fujifilm videographers who need 4K/120p and internal ProRes in a compact body
- X-T5 owners who prioritise speed and video over resolution
- Professionals who need weather sealing down to -10°C and deep-grip ergonomics for heavy lenses
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 x-h2s has the highest resolution at 26mp; the lumix s1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2S (2022) | Lumix S1 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 898g body only |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2S | Lumix S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — |
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