Lumix S1vs Z6 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 Z6 II Nikon Z6 II (2020) Starting from £1699 new Best for All-round full-frame photography View Z6 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 Full-Frame Photography — Z6 II (2020): The Z6 II is the Nikon most photographers should buy. It's balanced across every discipline — stills, video, autofocus, weather sealing — without overpaying for megapixels you don't need. The Z-mount glass is superb.

↓ 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

Z6 II (2020)

  • Nikon DSLR users ready to move to mirrorless
  • Photographers who need a reliable all-rounder without specialising
  • Video creators wanting 4K/60p in a weather-sealed body
  • Enthusiasts who shoot everything from portraits to travel

Quick take: The z6 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the lumix s1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Lumix S1 (2019)Z6 II (2020)
Price £1,499 £1,699
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame CMOS 24.5MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 24.2MP 24.5MP
Video 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion
Autofocus DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals Phase-detect, 273 points, Eye AF, subject tracking
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses)
Burst Rate 9fps continuous with AF/AE 14fps mechanical, 14fps electronic (12-bit RAW)
Battery Life ~380 shots (CIPA) ~410 shots (CIPA)
Weight 898g body only 705g (body, battery, card)
Dimensions 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification
Screen 3.2" touchscreen, tilting 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots
Mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Genre Lumix S1Z6 II
Landscape
9.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Travel
7.0
9.0
Street
4.0
7.0
Sports
4.0
Video
9.0
Wildlife
7.0
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