Hero 13 Blackvs Lumix S1
GoPro
Hero 13 Black (2024)
Starting from £380 new
Best for Professional content creators & adventure filmmakers
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Lumix
Lumix S1 (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Content Creators & Adventure Filmmakers — Hero 13 Black (2024): The most capable GoPro ever — interchangeable lenses and GP-Log open up professional possibilities that no previous action camera could touch.
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
Hero 13 Black (2024)
- Professional filmmakers who want cinematic action footage with lens choice
- Hero 12 owners who want GP-Log and interchangeable lenses
- Content creators who need the absolute best GoPro available
- Those who want anamorphic or macro lens mods for creative video work
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 hero 13 black has the highest resolution at 27mp; the hero 13 black is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hero 13 Black (2024) | Lumix S1 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £380 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 1/1.9-inch CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 27.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p, 1080p/400p slow-mo | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (ultra-wide); varies with lens mod | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals |
| Stabilisation | HyperSmooth 6.0 | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 27MP RAW burst | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | ~80 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 154g | 898g body only |
| Dimensions | 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | GoPro mounting ecosystem + magnetic latch system | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 1TB (V30 minimum) | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hero 13 Black | Lumix S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Underwater | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Cycling & Hiking | — | |
| Professional | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
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