X100Vvs S1 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel, Everyday — X100V (2020): The camera that made fixed-lens popular again. Still one of the best walking-around cameras ever made.
Hybrid & Video — S1 II (2025): The S1 II is the full-frame L-mount hybrid camera Panasonic's system has been waiting for — phase-detect AF, 4K/120p, class-leading IBIS, and a professional build in one complete package. It addresses every weakness of the original S1 and positions Lumix firmly back in the conversation for serious hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
X100V (2020)
- Street and documentary photographers
- Anyone who wants one great lens and no decision paralysis
S1 II (2025)
- Hybrid photographers who need excellent stills and serious video capability
- Video professionals who want full-frame quality with 4K/120p
- Landscape and portrait photographers who want maximum stabilisation
- L-mount system users upgrading from S1 or S5 II
Quick take: The x100v has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x100v is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100V (2020) | S1 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £2,200 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) | 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 478g | 680g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 53.3mm | 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100V | S1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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