Lumix S1vs A6700
Lumix
Lumix S1 (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount
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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.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
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
A6700 (2023)
- APS-C photographers who want the best Sony autofocus in a compact body
- Video shooters who need 4K/120p and subject tracking in a smaller package
- A6400 or A6600 owners ready for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Photographers who want near-A7 performance without the full-frame price
Quick take: The a6700 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the a6700 is the most affordable; only the lumix s1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S1 (2019) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 898g body only | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S1 | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Street | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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