Panasonic
Lumix G100
Compact MFT vlogging camera with directional audio.
$749
Released Jun 2020
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 4.9 years newer.
Wins
Lumix G100
Wins
Lumix S1 II
1 categories tied
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 Burst (electronic) (70 fps vs 10 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix G100
116 × 83 × 54 mm
345 g (0.76 lb / 12.17 oz)
Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
Lumix G100 is 19mm narrower, 20mm shorter, and 38mm thinner than Lumix S1 II.
Lumix G100 is 455 g lighter than Lumix S1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 54mm Lumix G100 · 92mm Lumix S1 II
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix G100
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.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix G100
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Lumix S1 II: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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 G100
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 115.6, 82.5, 54.2
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
345 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
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
Burst (electronic)
70 fps vs 10 fps — 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 G100
Pros
- ✓Compact
- ✓Good mic
- ✓Affordable
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –MFT
- –Limited stills
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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Lumix G100 or Lumix S1 II?
Lumix S1 II scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix G100 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix G100 and Lumix S1 II?
Lumix G100 is 20.3 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 G100 and Lumix S1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix G100 does not have IBIS, while lumix S1 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix G100 or the Lumix S1 II?
Lumix G100 reaches 10 fps electronic. Lumix S1 II reaches 70 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix G100 and Lumix S1 II?
Lumix G100 weighs 345 g and Lumix S1 II weighs 800 g, so the Lumix G100 is 455 g lighter.
Do the Lumix G100 and Lumix S1 II record 4K video?
Lumix G100: 4K up to 30p. Lumix S1 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix G100 and Lumix S1 II weather sealed?
Lumix G100: No. Lumix S1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 270 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix G100 and 350 shots for the Lumix S1 II, giving the Lumix S1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix G100 launched at $749 and Lumix S1 II at $3,199. The Lumix G100 is $2,450 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.