Lumix S1vs Go Gen 2
Lumix
Lumix S1 (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount
View Lumix S1
Polaroid
Go Gen 2 (2022)
Starting from £85 new
Best for On-the-go shooting & Polaroid fans who want compact
View Go Gen 2
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.
On-The-Go Shooting & Polaroid Fans Who Want Compact — Go Gen 2 (2022): The most pocketable Polaroid ever — genuinely fits in a jacket pocket and produces beautiful prints with that classic white border.
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
Go Gen 2 (2022)
- Polaroid fans who want classic square prints in the most pocketable body
- Travellers who want an instant camera that genuinely fits in a jacket pocket
- Anyone who finds standard Polaroid cameras too large to carry daily
- A great gift for someone who loves Polaroid but wants something compact
Quick take: The go gen 2 is the most affordable; only the lumix s1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S1 (2019) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £85 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 898g body only | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | N/A |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S1 | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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