Upgrade Guide
Lumix S1→Lumix S1 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the S1. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the S1 II
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StabilisationImproved — 8-stop IBIS with cropless E.I.S.
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Burst rate70fps electronic vs 9fps continuous with AF/AE
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Generation6 years newer (2025 vs 2019)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
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 | S1 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Street | +1.6 | ||
| Travel | +1.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.0 | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.0 | ||
| Documentary | +1.8 | ||
| Sports & Action | +3.1 | ||
| Landscape | +0.5 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.6 | ||
| Casual | +1.5 | ||
| Food | +1.6 | ||
| Macro | +1.2 | ||
| Architecture | +0.7 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.4 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | S1 | S1 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £610 used | £1,899 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 24.1MP full-frame partially-stacked CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) | Open-gate 6K/30p, 5.9K/60p, 4K/120p, internal ProRes RAW, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals | Phase-hybrid AF with AI subject detection (people, animals, vehicles) | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | 8-stop IBIS with cropless E.I.S. | |
| Burst Rate | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | 70fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 360 shots (CIPA, LCD) | ↓ |
| Weight | 898g (body only) | 800g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | EVF, 5.76M dots | |
| Screen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | Fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | L-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | CFexpress Type B + SD |
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