Lumix S1vs OM System OM-1 Mark II
Lumix
Lumix S1 (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount
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OM System
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
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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.
Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
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
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need the best subject tracking in MFT
- Sports photographers who want weather sealing and 50fps burst
- OM-1 owners looking for a meaningful autofocus upgrade
- Professionals who need pro-grade weather sealing in the lightest possible system
Quick take: The lumix s1 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) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | 120fps with AF tracking |
| 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 | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S1 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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