Upgrade Guide

Lumix S1→Lumix S1IIE

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Lumix

£1499

2019

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

S1IIE

£1899 (+£400)

2025

✅

Strong upgrade

The S1IIE improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most S1 owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the S1IIE

Unchanged or similar

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.

Full spec comparison

Spec	S1	S1IIE
Price	£1,499	£1,899
Released	2019	2025	↑
Sensor	24.2MP full-frame CMOS	24MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP	↓
Video	4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade)	Open-gate 6K/30p, 4K/60p, 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
Burst Rate	9fps continuous with AF/AE	30fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~380 shots (CIPA)	380 shots (CIPA, LCD)
Weight	898g (body only)	795g (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 (UHS-II)

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