Panasonic
HC-X1200
Entry 4K60p camcorder with 1/2.5-inch MOS sensor, 24x 25–600mm zoom, face-detection AF, and compact run-and-gun design.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Mar 2021
Panasonic
Lumix S1 II
24MP partially stacked full-frame hybrid with high frame rate video, fast burst shooting, and 15-stop V-Log.
$3,199
Launch priceReleased May 2025
Lumix S1 II is 4.2 years newer.
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Wins
HC-X1200
Wins
Lumix S1 II
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BLumix S1 II has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BLumix S1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (70 fps vs 11 fps)
- BLumix S1 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 225)
- BLumix S1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareHC-X1200
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
HC-X1200 is 11mm shorter and 20mm thinner than Lumix S1 II.
HC-X1200 is 220 g lighter than Lumix S1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm HC-X1200 · 92mm Lumix S1 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
HC-X1200
134 × 91 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
HC-X1200
134 × 72 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1 II
134 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
HC-X1200
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix S1 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
HC-X1200
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
AA filter
Only HC-X1200 supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Weight
580 g vs 800 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1 II
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 91.8
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
70 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
779 vs 225 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Car…
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓EVF magnification — Both 0.78 ×
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
HC-X1200
Pros
- ✓4K 60p at accessible price
- ✓24x 25–600mm f/1.8–4.0 zoom
- ✓Face Detection AF/AE
- ✓5-axis HYBRID O.I.S.+
- ✓USB-PD charging
Cons
- –No SDI output
- –1/2.5-inch sensor
- –No pro XLR handle included
- –Entry-level codec options
Lumix S1 II
Pros
- ✓Partially stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓6K open-gate video
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Fast Phase Hybrid AF
Cons
- –Premium hybrid body
- –24MP stills resolution
- –Large L-mount lenses
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, HC-X1200 or Lumix S1 II?
Lumix S1 II scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for HC-X1200 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the HC-X1200 and Lumix S1 II?
HC-X1200 is 8.29 MP and Lumix S1 II is 24.1 MP, so the Lumix S1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the HC-X1200 and Lumix S1 II have in-body image stabilization?
HC-X1200 does not have IBIS, while Lumix S1 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the HC-X1200 or the Lumix S1 II?
HC-X1200 reaches 11 fps electronic. Lumix S1 II reaches 70 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the HC-X1200 and Lumix S1 II?
HC-X1200 weighs 580 g and Lumix S1 II weighs 800 g, so the HC-X1200 is 220 g lighter.
Do the HC-X1200 and Lumix S1 II record 4K video?
HC-X1200: 4K up to 60p. Lumix S1 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the HC-X1200 and Lumix S1 II weather sealed?
HC-X1200: No. Lumix S1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the HC-X1200 and 350 shots for the Lumix S1 II, giving the HC-X1200 the edge.
How much does each cost?
HC-X1200 launched at $1,299 and Lumix S1 II at $3,199. The HC-X1200 is $1,900 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic press materials.