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Lumix G95

Weather-sealed MFT travel body with IBIS.

$999

Launch price

Released Apr 2019

vs
Lumix S1 II

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 price

Released May 2025

Lumix S1 II is 6.1 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

Lumix G95

Vlogging

Wins

17categories

Lumix S1 II

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Lumix G95 wins 0 categories·Lumix S1 II wins 5 categories
  • 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 Burst (electronic) (70 fps vs 9 fps)
  • BLumix S1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 30 frames)
  • BLumix S1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)

Key specs at a glance

Lumix G95Lumix S1 II
Resolution20.3 MP24.1 MP
SensorMFTFull Frame
ISO max25,60051,200
Burst9 fps70 fps
4K30 fps120 fps
IBIS5-stop8-stop
Weight536 g800 g
Battery290 shots350 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Lumix G95

130 × 94 × 77 mm

536 g (1.18 lb / 18.91 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Lumix S1 II front view

Lumix S1 II

134 × 102 × 92 mm

800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)

Lumix G95 is 4mm narrower, 9mm shorter, and 14mm thinner than Lumix S1 II.

Lumix G95 is 264 g lighter than Lumix S1 II.

Depth (front-to-back): 77mm Lumix G95 · 92mm Lumix S1 II

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

Lumix G95

130 × 94 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Lumix S1 II back view

Lumix S1 II

134 × 102 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

Lumix G95

130 × 77 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Lumix S1 II top view

Lumix S1 II

134 × 92 mm

Sensor size, to scale

Lumix G95

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 G95

✓ more lenses

Micro Four Thirds

130+

native lenses available

60 first-party70 third-party

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

Use caseLumix G95Lumix S1 II
Portrait
5.0Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
3.0Limited
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
2.5Limited
7.0Good✓ wins
Travel
5.5Fair
5.5Fair
Wildlife
3.0Limited
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
8.0Excellent✓ wins
5.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Lumix G95

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 130.4, 93.5, 77.4

  • Weight

    536 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

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 134.3, 102.3, 91.8

  • Max video bit rate

    1900 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better

  • AF points / zones

    779 vs 49 — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    70 fps vs 9 fps — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    200 frames vs 30 frames — higher is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • 1080p max frame rate

    240 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

Lumix G95

Pros

  • IBIS
  • Weather sealed
  • Compact

Cons

  • Older MFT
  • 20MP
  • Video limits

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

Lumix G95
Lumix S1 II
Resolution
20.3 MP
24.1 MP+19%
Sensor type
Four Thirds Live MOS
35mm Full-Frame Partially Stacked CMOS
Sensor size
17.3 x 13.0 mm
35.6 x 23.8 mm
AA filter
No
No
Lumix G95
Lumix S1 II
Processor
Venus Engine
Venus Engine
Lumix G95
Lumix S1 II
ISO min (native)
200
100−100 less
ISO max (native)
25,600
51,200+1 stop
ISO max (expanded)
25,600
204,800
Lumix G95
Lumix S1 II
Shutter type
Focal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Focal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, Lumix G95 or Lumix S1 II?

Lumix S1 II scores 10.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for Lumix G95 — 70fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the Lumix G95 and Lumix S1 II?

Lumix G95 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 G95 and Lumix S1 II have in-body image stabilization?

Lumix G95 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S1 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix G95 or the Lumix S1 II?

Lumix G95 reaches 9 fps electronic. Lumix S1 II reaches 70 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Lumix G95 and Lumix S1 II?

Lumix G95 weighs 536 g and Lumix S1 II weighs 800 g, so the Lumix G95 is 264 g lighter.

Do the Lumix G95 and Lumix S1 II record 4K video?

Lumix G95: 4K up to 30p. Lumix S1 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the Lumix G95 and Lumix S1 II weather sealed?

Lumix G95: Yes. Lumix S1 II: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 290 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix G95 and 350 shots for the Lumix S1 II, giving the Lumix S1 II the edge.

How much does each cost?

Lumix G95 launched at $999 and Lumix S1 II at $3,199. The Lumix G95 is $2,200 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.

Product images courtesy of Panasonic press materials.