Panasonic
Lumix FZ1000 II
1-inch bridge zoom with 16x Leica lens — great for travel wildlife on a budget.
$899
Released Feb 2019
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
Released May 2025
Lumix S1 II is 6.3 years newer.
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Lumix FZ1000 II
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Lumix S1 II
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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 100 Mbps)
- BLumix S1 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 49)
- BLumix S1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 20 frames)
- BLumix S1 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix FZ1000 II
136 × 97 × 132 mm
810 g (1.79 lb / 28.57 oz)
Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
Lumix FZ1000 II is 5mm shorter than Lumix S1 II but it is also 2mm wider and 40mm thicker.
Lumix FZ1000 II is 10 g heavier than Lumix S1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 132mm Lumix FZ1000 II · 92mm Lumix S1 II
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix FZ1000 II
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Lumix S1 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
7.3× 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
Lumix FZ1000 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.2, 97.2, 131.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds AVCHD
Battery life (CIPA)
440 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 10 fps — higher 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
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
779 vs 49 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 20 frames — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix FZ1000 II
Pros
- ✓25–400mm equivalent zoom
- ✓4K video
- ✓No lens swapping needed
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Large body for compact class
- –Contrast AF
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
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Lumix FZ1000 II or Lumix S1 II?
Lumix S1 II scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix FZ1000 II — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix FZ1000 II and Lumix S1 II?
Lumix FZ1000 II is 20.1 MP and Lumix S1 II is 24.1 MP, so the Lumix S1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix FZ1000 II and Lumix S1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix FZ1000 II does not have IBIS, while lumix S1 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix FZ1000 II or the Lumix S1 II?
Lumix FZ1000 II reaches 50 fps electronic. Lumix S1 II reaches 70 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix FZ1000 II and Lumix S1 II?
Lumix FZ1000 II weighs 810 g and Lumix S1 II weighs 800 g, so the Lumix S1 II is 10 g lighter.
Do the Lumix FZ1000 II and Lumix S1 II record 4K video?
Lumix FZ1000 II: 4K up to 30p. Lumix S1 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix FZ1000 II and Lumix S1 II weather sealed?
Lumix FZ1000 II: No. Lumix S1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 440 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix FZ1000 II and 350 shots for the Lumix S1 II, giving the Lumix FZ1000 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix FZ1000 II launched at $899 and Lumix S1 II at $3,199. The Lumix FZ1000 II is $2,300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.