Lumix S1vs Cyber-shot DSC-T700
Lumix
Lumix S1 (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount
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Sony
Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008)
Starting from £35 new
Best for Retro compact collectors
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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.
Retro Compact Collectors — Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008): A touchscreen Sony from 2008 — the DSC-T700 was ahead of its time with a 3.5" touch display, but belongs in a collection rather than a kit bag today.
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
Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008)
- Collectors interested in the evolution of consumer digital photography
- Sony camera historians and T-series enthusiasts
- Anyone after a retro talking point from the pre-smartphone era
Quick take: The lumix s1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the cyber-shot dsc-t700 is the most affordable; only the lumix s1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S1 (2019) | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 (2008) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £35 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 10.1MP CCD |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 10.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) | VGA 640×480 30fps |
| Autofocus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | 2fps (standard) |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 898g body only | 133g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm | 90.4 × 57.2 × 14.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | None — touchscreen only |
| Screen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | 3.5" touchscreen LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Fixed Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 35–140mm equiv. f/3.5–4.4 |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Memory Stick Pro Duo / M2 |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | USB 2.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S1 | Cyber-shot DSC-T700 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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