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S1 IIvs Z30

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix S1 II Lumix S1 II (2025) Starting from £2200 new Best for Hybrid & Video View S1 II
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Nikon Z30 Nikon Z30 (2022) Starting from £479 new Best for Travel & everyday video View Z30

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

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.

Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.

↓ Full specifications below

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

Z30 (2022)

  • Vloggers and content creators who don't need an EVF
  • Beginners entering the Nikon Z system at the lowest price point
  • Streamers who want a compact interchangeable-lens camera for desk use
  • Travel and lifestyle shooters who want a compact APS-C Z body

Quick take: The s1 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z30 is the most affordable; only the s1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification S1 II (2025)Z30 (2022)
Price £2,200 £479
Sensor 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS 20.9MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 24.2MP 20.9MP
Video 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p
Autofocus Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle)
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) 11fps
Battery Life ~400 shots (CIPA) ~300 shots (CIPA)
Weight 680g (body only) 405g body only
Dimensions 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× None
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Leica L-mount Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI
Genre S1 IIZ30
Vlogging & Video
9.5
9.0
Portrait
9.0
7.0
Landscape
9.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
Travel
7.5
9.0
Sports & Action
8.0
4.0
Wildlife
7.5
Street
7.0
7.0
Family & Everyday
9.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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