Lumix

Lumix S1IIE

The "essentials" sibling to the S1II — same body, same new AI-driven autofocus and open-gate video, but a standard (not partially-stacked) sensor, so burst speed and top-end video frame rates step down. £600 cheaper for most of the same hybrid capability.

Starting from
£1899 new
Available at 2 retailers
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Clifton Cameras
Clifton Cameras
£1899
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Value & Depreciation
£2399
Launch price
→
£1899
Today
=
21%
Value drop
Over ~1 year, this camera has cost roughly £500/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today).
Core
Released
2025
Sensor
24MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution
24.0 MP
Mount
L-mount
Weight
795g (with battery and card)
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
Phase-hybrid AF with AI subject detection (people, animals, vehicles)
Stabilisation
8-stop IBIS
Burst Rate
30fps electronic
Battery Life
380 shots (CIPA, LCD)
Features
Video
Open-gate 6K/30p, 4K/60p, 10-bit
Viewfinder
EVF, 5.76M dots
Screen
Fully articulating touchscreen
Memory Cards
CFexpress Type B + SD (UHS-II)
Connectivity
USB-C (10Gbps), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
Full frame
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
Screen Type
Fully articulating
Touchscreen
Yes
Card Slots
2
Battery Life (CIPA)
380 shots
Weight (Grams)
795g
Autofocus Type
On-sensor phase detect (hybrid)
Subject Detection
Face, Eye, Animal, Bird, Vehicle
Max Burst Rate
30.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
Yes (8.0 stops)
Max Video Resolution
6K
Max 4K Frame Rate
60fps
10-Bit Video
Yes
Log Profile
Yes
Built-in Microphone Input
Yes
Headphone Jack
Yes
HDMI Port Type
Full-size

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
8.6
Street
6.4
Travel
6.2
Wedding & Events
8.3
Vlogging & Video
6.3
Filmmaking
7.9
Documentary
8.0
Sports & Action
8.2
Landscape
7.0
Wildlife
8.2
Casual
5.5
Food
7.9
Macro
8.5
Architecture
7.4
Astrophotography
7.5
✅ Great For
🧑
Portrait 8.6 Strong on autofocus, image quality / low light and lens reach / ecosystem.
🔬
Macro 8.5 Strong on stabilisation, lens reach / ecosystem and screen flexibility.
💍
Wedding & Events 8.3 Strong on autofocus, image quality / low light and generation. The S1II's AI autofocus and open-gate video for £600 less — the smarter buy for most real-world use.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
📷
Casual 5.5 Held back by portability and ease of use.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — S1IIE
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