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FZ72 vs S1
Quick take: The S1 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the FZ72 is the most affordable; only the S1 is weather sealed.
Where the FZ72 wins
- Cheaper new: £24 vs £610
- Battery Life: ~400 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 606g (with battery)
Where the S1 wins
- Resolution: 24.2MP
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Portrait: 6.6 vs 3.4
- Street: 4.8 vs 4.2
- Travel: 4.7 vs 4.2
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Lumix
S1 2019
Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount
£610
used today at Wex Photo Video
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- FZ72 130 × 97 × 118 mm · 606 g
- S1 149 × 110 × 97 mm · 1021 g
The FZ72 is 19 mm narrower, 13 mm shorter, 21 mm deeper and 415 g lighter than the S1.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
S1 — Landscape, Studio & Professional Stills On L-Mount: 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
S1 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | FZ72Lumix · 2013 | S1Lumix · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £24 usedBest | £610 used |
| Sensor | 16.1MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.1MP | 24.2MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080i/50 | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF; face detection, AF tracking | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 9fps (5fps with continuous AF) | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA)Best | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 606g (with battery)Best | 898g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 130.2 × 97 × 118.2mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 0.2", 202k dots | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fixed 60x zoom lens (20-1200mm equivalent) | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | micro USB / AV out, mini HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
FZ72
S1
Portrait
3.4/10
6.6/10
Street
4.2/10
4.8/10
Travel
4.2/10
4.7/10
Wedding & Events
2.2/10
6.4/10
Documentary
2.7/10
6.3/10
Sports & Action
4.0/10
6.0/10
Landscape
2.9/10
6.5/10
Wildlife
4.8/10
6.2/10
Casual
2.6/10
3.9/10
Food
2.8/10
6.3/10
Macro
2.3/10
7.3/10
Architecture
3.1/10
6.7/10
Astrophotography
1.5/10
7.0/10
Filmmaking
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7.1/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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