S1 IIvs OM-1
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.
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
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
OM-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Quick take: The s1 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the om-1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | S1 II (2025) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,200 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 680g (body only) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | S1 II | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Astrophotography | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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