S1 IIvs Z7
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.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — Z7 (2018): 45MP full-frame in the same body as the Z6 — choose your priority.
Who should buy what
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
Z7 (2018)
- Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
- Landscape photographers coming from DSLR
Quick take: The z7 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the z7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | S1 II (2025) | Z7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,200 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) | 9fps |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 680g (body only) | 585g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Nikon Z-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | S1 II | Z7 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | ||
| Architecture | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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