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Lumix GF10

Ultra-compact selfie-friendly MFT body with 4K and a flip-up screen for creators.

$549

Launch price

Released Jan 2018

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 7.3 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

Lumix GF10

Vlogging

Wins

13categories

Lumix S1 II

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Lumix GF10 wins 0 categories·Lumix S1 II wins 5 categories
  • BLumix S1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BLumix S1 II has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 150 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

Lumix GF10Lumix S1 II
Resolution16 MP24.1 MP
SensorMFTFull Frame
ISO max25,60051,200
Burst11 fps70 fps
4K60 fps120 fps
IBISNo8-stop
Weight270 g800 g
Battery640 shots350 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Lumix GF10

107 × 65 × 33 mm

270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 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 GF10 is 28mm narrower, 38mm shorter, and 59mm thinner than Lumix S1 II.

Lumix GF10 is 530 g lighter than Lumix S1 II.

Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Lumix GF10 · 92mm Lumix S1 II

Back view, to scale

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

Lumix GF10

107 × 65 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 GF10

107 × 33 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 GF10

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 GF10

✓ 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 GF10Lumix S1 II
Portrait
3.0Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
4.0Fair
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
0.0Limited
7.0Good✓ wins
Travel
5.5Fair
5.5Fair
Wildlife
5.0Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
6.0Good✓ wins
5.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Lumix GF10

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 106.5, 64.8, 33

  • Weight

    270 g vs 800 g — lower is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Bird, Vehicle

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 350 shots — 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

  • Max video bit rate

    1900 Mbps vs 150 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 AFBoth support eye af
  • EVF magnificationBoth 0.78 ×
  • EVF refresh rateBoth 120 Hz
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

Lumix GF10

Pros

  • Very compact
  • 4K video
  • Selfie flip screen
  • Affordable MFT

Cons

  • No EVF
  • No IBIS
  • 16MP dated

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 GF10
Lumix S1 II
Resolution
16 MP
24.1 MP+51%
Sensor type
Four Thirds Live MOS
35mm Full-Frame Partially Stacked CMOS
Sensor size
17.3 × 13.0 mm
35.6 x 23.8 mm
AA filter
No
No
Lumix GF10
Lumix S1 II
Processor
Venus Engine
Venus Engine
Lumix GF10
Lumix S1 II
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
25,600
51,200+1 stop
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
204,800
Lumix GF10
Lumix S1 II
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Focal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 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 landscape, Lumix GF10 or Lumix S1 II?

Lumix S1 II scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix GF10 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.

What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GF10 and Lumix S1 II?

Lumix GF10 is 16 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 GF10 and Lumix S1 II have in-body image stabilization?

Lumix GF10 does not have IBIS, while Lumix S1 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GF10 or the Lumix S1 II?

Lumix GF10 reaches 11 fps electronic. Lumix S1 II reaches 70 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Lumix GF10 and Lumix S1 II?

Lumix GF10 weighs 270 g and Lumix S1 II weighs 800 g, so the Lumix GF10 is 530 g lighter.

Do the Lumix GF10 and Lumix S1 II record 4K video?

Lumix GF10: 4K up to 60p. Lumix S1 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the Lumix GF10 and Lumix S1 II weather sealed?

Lumix GF10: No. Lumix S1 II: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GF10 and 350 shots for the Lumix S1 II, giving the Lumix GF10 the edge.

How much does each cost?

Lumix GF10 launched at $549 and Lumix S1 II at $3,199. The Lumix GF10 is $2,650 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.