X-H2Svs Lumix S1

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-H2S Fujifilm X-H2S (2022) Starting from £2499 new Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video View X-H2S
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Lumix Lumix S1 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.

↓ Full specifications below

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
Genre X-H2SLumix S1
Sports
9.0
4.0
Wildlife
9.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
9.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Travel
7.0
7.0
Landscape
7.0
9.0
Street
4.0
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