FunSaver 800vs Lumix S1
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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?
Parties, Festivals & Holidays — FunSaver 800: The original fun camera. Kodak 800 film gives warm, punchy colours with pleasing grain — especially with flash. Perfect for events and holidays.
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
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 funsaver 800 is the most affordable; only the lumix s1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | FunSaver 800 | Lumix S1 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £12 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 35mm full-frame (24 × 36mm) — Kodak ISO 800 colour negative film | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1.2m to ∞) | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | Built-in alkaline battery (non-replaceable) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~145g | 898g body only |
| Dimensions | ~115 × 66 × 35mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Simple optical viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | N/A | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | 27 exposures pre-loaded (ISO 800 colour negative) | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Pre-loaded 35mm film (non-replaceable) | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | FunSaver 800 | Lumix S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — |
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