X-H2Svs Lumix S1R

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-H2S Fujifilm X-H2S (2022) From £2499 Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video View X-H2S
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Lumix Lumix S1R Lumix Lumix S1R (2019) From £2499 Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography View Lumix S1R

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.

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

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 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 lumix s1r has the highest resolution at 47mp. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-H2S (2022)Lumix S1R (2019)
Price £2,499 £2,499
Sensor 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) 47.3MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution 26.1MP 47.3MP
Video 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade)
Autofocus Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects
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) ~360 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 S1R
Sports
9.0
4.0
Wildlife
9.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
7.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Travel
7.0
7.0
Landscape
7.0
9.0
Street
4.0
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