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GH5 II vs S1
Quick take: The S1 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the GH5 II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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
£1499
list price · used from £569 at Wex Photo Video
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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 | GH5 IILumix · 2021 | S1Lumix · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £979Best | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.2MPBest |
| Video | Unlimited 6K/4K recording, 4K/60p, 10-bit 4:2:2, V-Log | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with Depth-from-Defocus (225 areas), face/eye detection | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS with Dual I.S. 2 | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | 410 shots (CIPA)Best | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 727g (with battery and card)Best | 898g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD (UHS-II) | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB 3.1, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | 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
GH5 II
S1
Portrait
5.7/10
6.6/10
Street
5.2/10
4.8/10
Travel
5.1/10
4.7/10
Wedding & Events
5.8/10
6.4/10
Vlogging & Video
5.3/10
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Filmmaking
6.1/10
7.1/10
Documentary
6.2/10
6.3/10
Sports & Action
6.0/10
6.0/10
Landscape
5.1/10
6.5/10
Wildlife
6.3/10
6.2/10
Casual
4.8/10
3.8/10
Food
6.2/10
6.3/10
Macro
7.3/10
7.3/10
Architecture
5.1/10
6.7/10
Astrophotography
5.2/10
7.0/10
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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