Lumix S1vs Pentax 17
Lumix
Lumix S1 (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount
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Pentax
Pentax 17 (2024)
Starting from £400 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & diptych storytelling
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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.
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Diptych Storytelling — Pentax 17 (2024): The best new film camera of the decade — manual controls, a sharp lens, and a half-frame format that doubles your roll and forces a new way of seeing.
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
Quick take: The pentax 17 is the most affordable; only the lumix s1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S1 (2019) | Pentax 17 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £400 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals | Zone focus (0.35m / 1m / 3m / ∞) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 2× CR2 lithium batteries |
| Weight | 898g body only | ~165g (without batteries) |
| Dimensions | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm | 113 × 66 × 44mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | Optical viewfinder with half-frame framelines |
| Screen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | N/A |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 via DX coding + manual dial) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | 35mm 135-format film cartridge |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S1 | Pentax 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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