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S1 II vs TZ300
Quick take: The S1 II has the highest resolution at 24MP; the TZ300 is the most affordable; only the S1 II is weather sealed.
15 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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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | S1 IILumix · 2025 | TZ300Lumix · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £869Best |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame partially-stacked CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | Open-gate 6K/30p, 5.9K/60p, 4K/120p, internal ProRes RAW, 10-bit | 4K/30p |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF with AI subject detection (people, animals, vehicles) | Contrast-detect AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS with cropless E.I.S. | 5-axis image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 70fps electronicBest | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 360 shots (CIPA, LCD) | 360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 800g (with battery and card) | 337g (with battery and card)Best |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots | None (screen only) |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | Fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | L-mount | Fixed Leica 15x zoom lens (24-360mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD | Single SD (UHS-I) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
S1 II
TZ300
Portrait
8.6/10
3.6/10
Street
6.4/10
5.4/10
Travel
6.2/10
5.9/10
Wedding & Events
8.4/10
2.4/10
Vlogging & Video
6.2/10
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Filmmaking
8.1/10
3.2/10
Documentary
8.1/10
3.8/10
Sports & Action
9.1/10
3.8/10
Landscape
7.0/10
4.1/10
Wildlife
8.8/10
4.4/10
Casual
5.3/10
5.2/10
Food
7.9/10
4.2/10
Macro
8.5/10
5.0/10
Architecture
7.4/10
4.0/10
Astrophotography
7.4/10
2.8/10
Fun & simple
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4.6/10
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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