Upgrade Guide
Lumix S1 II→Lumix FZ82D
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The FZ82D offers little measurable spec improvement over the S1 II. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution18MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | S1 II | FZ82D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -4.1 | ||
| Street | -1.8 | ||
| Travel | -1.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -4.9 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | -4.7 | ||
| Documentary | -3.8 | ||
| Sports & Action | -4.1 | ||
| Landscape | -3.6 | ||
| Wildlife | -3.3 | ||
| Casual | +0.2 | ||
| Food | -3.8 | ||
| Macro | -3.9 | ||
| Architecture | -3.6 | ||
| Astrophotography | -5.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | S1 II | FZ82D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,200 | £379 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame partially-stacked CMOS | 18.1MP 1/2.3-inch MOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 18MP | ↓ |
| Video | Open-gate 6K/30p, 5.9K/60p, 4K/120p, internal ProRes RAW, 10-bit | 4K/30p, 4K Photo burst mode | |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF with AI subject detection (people, animals, vehicles) | Contrast-detect AF (DFD) with face detection | |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS with cropless E.I.S. | Power O.I.S. (optical, in-lens) | |
| Burst Rate | 70fps electronic | 10fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 360 shots (CIPA, LCD) | 330 shots (CIPA, estimated) | ↓ |
| Weight | 800g (with battery and card) | 596g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots | |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | Fixed touchscreen | |
| Mount | L-mount | Fixed 60x zoom lens (20-1200mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD | Single SD (UHS-I) |
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