S1 IIvs Pentax 17
Pentax
Pentax 17 (2024)
Starting from £400 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & diptych storytelling
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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.
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Diptych Storytelling — Pentax 17 (2024): The best new film camera of the decade — manual controls, a sharp lens, and a half-frame format that doubles your roll and forces a new way of seeing.
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
Quick take: The pentax 17 is the most affordable; only the s1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | S1 II (2025) | Pentax 17 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,200 | £400 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) | Zone focus (0.35m / 1m / 3m / ∞) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | 2× CR2 lithium batteries |
| Weight | 680g (body only) | ~165g (without batteries) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm | 113 × 66 × 44mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× | Optical viewfinder with half-frame framelines |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | N/A |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 via DX coding + manual dial) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | 35mm 135-format film cartridge |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | S1 II | Pentax 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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