Lumix S1vs Z50
Lumix
Lumix S1 (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount
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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.
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
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
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Quick take: The lumix s1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z50 is the most affordable; only the lumix s1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S1 (2019) | Z50 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 898g body only | 397g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S1 | Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
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