FunSaver 800vs S1 II
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.
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
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 funsaver 800 is the most affordable; only the s1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | FunSaver 800 | S1 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £12 | £2,200 |
| Sensor | 35mm full-frame (24 × 36mm) — Kodak ISO 800 colour negative film | 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1.2m to ∞) | Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | Built-in alkaline battery (non-replaceable) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~145g | 680g (body only) |
| Dimensions | ~115 × 66 × 35mm | 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Simple optical viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | 27 exposures pre-loaded (ISO 800 colour negative) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Pre-loaded 35mm film (non-replaceable) | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | FunSaver 800 | S1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Street | ||
| 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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