Hero 13 Blackvs S1 II
GoPro
Hero 13 Black (2024)
Starting from £380 new
Best for Professional content creators & adventure filmmakers
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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.
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
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
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 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) | S1 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £380 | £2,200 |
| Sensor | 1/1.9-inch CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 27.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p, 1080p/400p slow-mo | 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (ultra-wide); varies with lens mod | Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | HyperSmooth 6.0 | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops |
| Burst Rate | 27MP RAW burst | 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | ~80 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 154g | 680g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm | 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× |
| Screen | 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | GoPro mounting ecosystem + magnetic latch system | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 1TB (V30 minimum) | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hero 13 Black | S1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Underwater | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Cycling & Hiking | — | |
| Professional | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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