S1 IIvs Go Gen 2
Polaroid
Go Gen 2 (2022)
Starting from £85 new
Best for On-the-go shooting & Polaroid fans who want compact
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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.
On-The-Go Shooting & Polaroid Fans Who Want Compact — Go Gen 2 (2022): The most pocketable Polaroid ever — genuinely fits in a jacket pocket and produces beautiful prints with that classic white border.
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
Go Gen 2 (2022)
- Polaroid fans who want classic square prints in the most pocketable body
- Travellers who want an instant camera that genuinely fits in a jacket pocket
- Anyone who finds standard Polaroid cameras too large to carry daily
- A great gift for someone who loves Polaroid but wants something compact
Quick take: The go gen 2 is the most affordable; only the s1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | S1 II (2025) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,200 | £85 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 680g (body only) | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | N/A |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | S1 II | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Low Light | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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