Lumix
S1 2019
Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount
£610
used today at Wex Photo Video
Decision tools · Compare
S1 vs A1 II
Quick take: The A1 II has the highest resolution at 50MP; the S1 is the most affordable.
Where the S1 wins
- Cheaper new: £610 vs £5,699
Where the A1 II wins
- Resolution: 50.1MP
- Burst Rate: 30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanical
- Battery Life: ~530 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 743g (body only)
- Portrait: 9.0 vs 6.6
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Sony
A1 II 2024
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & high-resolution studio work
£5699
new today at Clifton Cameras
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- S1 149 × 110 × 97 mm · 1021 g
- A1 II 136 × 97 × 83 mm · 743 g
The A1 II is 13 mm narrower, 13 mm shorter, 14 mm slimmer and 278 g lighter than the S1.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
S1 — Landscape, Studio & Professional Stills On L-Mount: 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.
A1 II — Professional Sports, Wildlife & High-Resolution Studio Work: The most complete camera ever made — 50MP, 30fps, 8K, and the world's best EVF in a single flagship body.
Who should buy what
S1 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
A1 II (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Professional sports and wildlife photographers who need 30fps, 50MP, and the best AF available
- Commercial and advertising photographers who demand 50MP resolution alongside pro video specs
- Photojournalists who need a single body capable of handling every assignment
- Sony system shooters ready to invest in the absolute best
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | S1Lumix · 2019 | A1 IISony · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £610 usedBest | £5,699 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 50.1MP full-frame stacked BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 50.1MPBest |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) | 8K/30p, 4K/120p 10-bit, S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals | AI subject recognition — human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle, aircraft, train |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | 8.5-stop IBIS (with in-lens OSS) |
| Burst Rate | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | 30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanicalBest |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 898g (body only) | 743g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | EVF 0.9× 9.44M-dot — the highest resolution EVF available |
| Screen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Sony E-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI full-size |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
S1
A1 II
Portrait
6.6/10
9.0/10
Street
4.8/10
6.6/10
Travel
4.7/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
6.4/10
8.7/10
Filmmaking
7.1/10
8.2/10
Documentary
6.3/10
8.3/10
Sports & Action
6.0/10
9.3/10
Landscape
6.5/10
8.0/10
Wildlife
6.2/10
9.2/10
Casual
3.9/10
5.3/10
Food
6.3/10
8.5/10
Macro
7.3/10
8.1/10
Architecture
6.7/10
8.4/10
Astrophotography
7.0/10
7.2/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.4/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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