Lumix S1Rvs Go Gen 2
Lumix
Lumix S1R (2019)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography
View Lumix S1R
VS
Polaroid
Go Gen 2 (2022)
Starting from £85 new
Best for On-the-go shooting & Polaroid fans who want compact
View Go Gen 2
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
High-Resolution Landscape, Commercial & Studio Photography — Lumix S1R (2019): A 47MP full-frame resolution powerhouse with one of the finest EVFs ever made — the S1R rewards careful, deliberate photography.
On-The-Go Shooting & Polaroid Fans Who Want Compact — Go Gen 2 (2022): The most pocketable Polaroid ever — genuinely fits in a jacket pocket and produces beautiful prints with that classic white border.
Who should buy what
Lumix S1R (2019)
- Landscape photographers who want maximum resolution in a weather-sealed, IBIS-equipped full-frame body
- Commercial and product photographers who need 47MP detail with the option of 187MP composite shots
- Studio portrait photographers who want the finest EVF available alongside a high-resolution sensor
- Leica SL2 users who want a more affordable L-mount high-resolution alternative
Go Gen 2 (2022)
- Polaroid fans who want classic square prints in the most pocketable body
- Travellers who want an instant camera that genuinely fits in a jacket pocket
- Anyone who finds standard Polaroid cameras too large to carry daily
- A great gift for someone who loves Polaroid but wants something compact
Quick take: The go gen 2 is the most affordable; only the lumix s1r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S1R (2019) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £85 |
| Sensor | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | — |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 898g body only | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | N/A |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S1R | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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