Lumix S1vs A7C II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix Lumix S1 Lumix Lumix S1 (2019) From £1499 Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount View Lumix S1
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Sony A7C II Sony A7C II (2023) From £1499 Best for Full-frame hybrid View A7C II

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.

Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.

↓ 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

A7C II (2023)

  • Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
  • Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
  • A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
  • Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup

Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; only the lumix s1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Lumix S1 (2019)A7C II (2023)
Price £1,499 £1,499
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame CMOS 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution 24.2MP 33.0MP
Video 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal
Autofocus DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops
Burst Rate 9fps continuous with AF/AE 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life ~380 shots (CIPA) ~530 shots (CIPA)
Weight 898g body only 514g body only
Dimensions 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification
Screen 3.2" touchscreen, tilting 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Genre Lumix S1A7C II
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
Wedding & Events
9.0
Sports & Action
7.0
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