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 6.1 years newer.
Wins
Lumix G95
Wins
Lumix S1 II
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix G95
130 × 94 × 77 mm
536 g (1.18 lb / 18.91 oz)
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
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 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 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
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, H.265…
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both 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
Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Lumix G95 or Lumix S1 II?
Lumix S1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 2.5/10 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.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.