Lumix S1vs Nikon D7500
Lumix
Lumix S1 (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount
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Nikon
Nikon D7500 (2017)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Landscape, Studio & Professional Stills On L-Mount — Lumix S1 (2019): 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.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
Who should buy what
Lumix S1 (2019)
- 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
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- Enthusiast DSLR photographers who want APS-C performance in a lighter body
- D7200 or D7100 owners upgrading to better AF and 4K video
- Wildlife and sports shooters who prefer optical viewfinder AF
- Nikon DSLR users who want a capable body before committing to mirrorless
Quick take: The lumix s1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the nikon d7500 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S1 (2019) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 898g body only | 640g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S1 | Nikon D7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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