Lumix S1vs Z50 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix Lumix S1 Lumix Lumix S1 (2019) Starting from £1499 new Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount View Lumix S1
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Nikon Z50 II Nikon Z50 II (2024) Starting from £899 new Best for All-round photography View Z50 II

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.

All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.

↓ Full specifications below

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 II (2024)

  • Beginners stepping into the Nikon Z system wanting improved autofocus
  • Content creators who want APS-C Z quality with subject detection AF
  • Z50 owners who want meaningfully better AF performance for people and pets
  • Travel photographers wanting a compact, capable Z body at an accessible price

Quick take: The lumix s1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z50 ii 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 II (2024)
Price £1,499 £899
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame CMOS 20.9MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 24.2MP 20.9MP
Video 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log
Autofocus DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate 9fps continuous with AF/AE 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life ~380 shots (CIPA) ~330 shots (CIPA)
Weight 898g body only 385g body only
Dimensions 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.2" touchscreen, tilting 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Genre Lumix S1Z50 II
Landscape
9.0
7.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
9.0
Travel
7.0
9.0
Street
4.0
Sports
4.0
Family & Everyday
7.0
Sports & Action
4.0
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