Lumix S1vs OM-1

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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OM System OM-1 OM System OM-1 (2022) Starting from £1299 new Best for Wildlife, sport, outdoor View OM-1

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.

Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.

↓ 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

OM-1 (2022)

  • Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
  • Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions

Quick take: The lumix s1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the om-1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Lumix S1 (2019)OM-1 (2022)
Price £1,499 £1,299
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame CMOS Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI
Resolution 24.2MP 20.4MP
Video 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) 4K 60fps 10-bit
Autofocus DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS)
Burst Rate 9fps continuous with AF/AE 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture
Battery Life ~380 shots (CIPA) 520 shots (CIPA)
Weight 898g body only 599g (body only)
Dimensions 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot
Screen 3.2" touchscreen, tilting 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot
Mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone
Genre Lumix S1OM-1
Landscape
9.0
Portrait
9.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Travel
7.0
Street
4.0
Sports
4.0
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