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S1 II vs ZV-E1
Quick take: The S1 II has the highest resolution at 24MP; the ZV-E1 is the most affordable.
Where the S1 II wins
- Resolution: 24.1MP
- Burst Rate: 70fps electronic
- Portrait: 8.6 vs 7.0
- Wedding & Events: 8.4 vs 6.4
- Sports & Action: 9.1 vs 6.4
Where the ZV-E1 wins
- Cheaper new: £1,779 vs £1,899
- Battery Life: ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video
- Weight: 483g (with battery and card)
- Street: 6.9 vs 6.4
- Travel: 6.7 vs 6.1
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- S1 II 134 × 102 × 92 mm · 800 g
- ZV-E1 121 × 72 × 54 mm · 483 g
The ZV-E1 is 13 mm narrower, 30 mm shorter, 38 mm slimmer and 317 g lighter than the S1 II.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
ZV-E1 — Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers: Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
Who should buy what
ZV-E1 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | S1 IILumix · 2025 | ZV-E1Sony · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,899 | £1,779Best |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame partially-stacked CMOS | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 24.1MPBest | 12.1MP |
| Video | Open-gate 6K/30p, 5.9K/60p, 4K/120p, internal ProRes RAW, 10-bit | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF with AI subject detection (people, animals, vehicles) | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS with cropless E.I.S. | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 70fps electronicBest | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 360 shots (CIPA, LCD) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min videoBest |
| Weight | 800g (with battery and card) | 483g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 134 × 102 × 92 mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots | None — screen only |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | L-mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
S1 II
ZV-E1
Portrait
8.6/10
7.0/10
Street
6.4/10
6.9/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.7/10
Wedding & Events
8.4/10
6.4/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
7.0/10
Filmmaking
8.1/10
8.0/10
Documentary
8.1/10
8.2/10
Sports & Action
9.1/10
6.4/10
Landscape
7.0/10
5.7/10
Wildlife
8.8/10
7.1/10
Casual
5.4/10
5.9/10
Food
7.9/10
7.1/10
Macro
8.5/10
6.7/10
Architecture
7.4/10
5.4/10
Astrophotography
7.4/10
7.2/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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