Lumix
S1 2019
Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount
£1499
list price · used from £569 at Wex Photo Video
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S1 vs S5 II
Quick take: The S1 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
S1 — Landscape, Studio & Professional Stills On L-Mount: Built like a tank with one of the finest viewfinders ever made — the S1 is the choice for photographers who prioritise build quality and IBIS over AF speed.
S5 II — Hybrid Video & Photography: Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
Who should buy what
S1 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- L-mount system photographers who want a rugged, weather-sealed full-frame body for demanding conditions
- Landscape and studio photographers who value exceptional IBIS and an outstanding EVF
- Video professionals who need V-Log and 4K/60p in a robust, weather-sealed body
- Leica SL users who want a more affordable second body on the same L-mount system
S5 II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Hybrid photographers who want phase-detect AF for the first time on a Lumix S body
- Video creators who want 6K and reliable subject tracking in a full-frame body
- S5 owners upgrading to the most significant Lumix full-frame update in years
- L-mount photographers who want the best value full-frame Lumix available
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | S1Lumix · 2019 | S5 IILumix · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,399Best |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanicalBest |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 898g (body only) | 740g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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
S5 II
Portrait
6.6/10
8.2/10
Street
4.8/10
6.3/10
Travel
4.7/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
6.4/10
7.9/10
Filmmaking
7.1/10
8.2/10
Documentary
6.3/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
6.0/10
8.0/10
Landscape
6.5/10
6.9/10
Wildlife
6.2/10
7.9/10
Casual
3.8/10
5.5/10
Food
6.3/10
7.5/10
Macro
7.3/10
8.1/10
Architecture
6.7/10
7.2/10
Astrophotography
7.0/10
7.3/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.6/10
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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