Lumix S1vs A6700

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix Lumix S1 Lumix Lumix S1 (2019) Starting from £1499 new Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount View Lumix S1
VS
Sony A6700 Sony A6700 (2023) Starting from £999 new Best for All-round & video View A6700

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.

↓ Full specifications below

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
Genre Lumix S1A6700
Landscape
9.0
9.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
9.0
Travel
7.0
Street
4.0
9.0
Sports
4.0
Sports & Action
9.0
Wildlife
7.0
⚡ Compare specs side by side Lumix S1 prices → A6700 prices →

More comparisons with Lumix S1

Camera family history