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S1 IIvs Sony RX100 VII

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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Sony Sony RX100 VII Sony Sony RX100 VII (2019) Starting from £1099 new Best for Travel & versatility View Sony RX100 VII

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 & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.

↓ 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

Sony RX100 VII (2019)

  • Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
  • Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
  • Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
  • Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera

Quick take: The s1 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the sony rx100 vii is the most affordable; only the s1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification S1 II (2025)Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Price £2,200 £1,099
Sensor 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked)
Resolution 24.2MP 20.1MP
Video 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion
Autofocus Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops 3-stop Optical SteadyShot
Burst Rate 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst)
Battery Life ~400 shots (CIPA) ~260 shots (CIPA)
Weight 680g (body only) 302g with battery and card
Dimensions 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots 3.0" tilting touchscreen
Mount Leica L-mount Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5
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, NFC
Genre S1 IISony RX100 VII
Vlogging & Video
9.5
9.0
Portrait
9.0
4.0
Landscape
9.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
Travel
7.5
9.0
Sports & Action
8.0
Wildlife
7.5
7.0
Street
7.0
7.0
Family & Everyday
9.0

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