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L10 vs S1

Quick take: The S1 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the L10 is the most affordable; only the S1 is weather sealed.

16 specs side by side·16 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.

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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 L10Lumix · 2026S1Lumix · 2019
Price £1,299Best£1,499
Sensor 20.4MP (26.5MP multi-aspect) Four Thirds BSI CMOS24.2MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution 20.4MP24.2MPBest
Video 5.6K/60p, 4K/120p, 10-bit4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade)
Autofocus AI-tracking hybrid phase-detect AFDFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals
Stabilisation Power O.I.S. (optical, in-lens)5-axis IBIS — 6 stops
Burst Rate 30fpsBest9fps continuous with AF/AE
Battery Life 300 shots (CIPA, estimated)~380 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 508gBest898g (body only)
Dimensions —148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedYesBest
Viewfinder None (screen only)OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available
Screen Tilting touchscreen3.2" touchscreen, tilting
Mount Fixed Leica DC Vario-Summilux 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lensL-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)
Memory Cards Single SDDual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, BluetoothUSB-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
L10
S1
Portrait
6.3/10
6.6/10
Street
7.1/10
4.8/10
Travel
6.2/10
4.8/10
Wedding & Events
5.4/10
6.4/10
Vlogging & Video
6.2/10
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Filmmaking
5.6/10
7.1/10
Documentary
6.2/10
6.3/10
Landscape
5.4/10
6.5/10
Casual
5.5/10
3.8/10
Food
5.9/10
6.3/10
Macro
5.8/10
7.3/10
Architecture
6.1/10
6.7/10
Astrophotography
4.5/10
7.0/10
Fun & simple
3.4/10
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Sports & Action
—
6.0/10
Wildlife
—
6.2/10

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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