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Panasonic

Lumix GF10

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

$549

Launch price

Released Jan 2018

vs

Panasonic

Lumix S1R II

High-resolution 44.3MP full-frame L-mount body with 8K video, phase hybrid AF, and compact S-series ergonomics.

$3,299

Launch price

Released Feb 2025

Lumix S1R II is 7.2 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

Lumix GF10

Vlogging

Wins

14categories

Lumix S1R II

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Lumix GF10 wins 1 categories·Lumix S1R II wins 4 categories
  • BLumix S1R II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BLumix S1R II has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
  • BLumix S1R II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
  • BLumix S1R II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 225)
  • ALumix GF10 has lower Weight (270 g vs 795 g)

Key specs at a glance

Lumix GF10Lumix S1R II
Resolution16 MP44.3 MP
SensorMFTAPS-C
ISO max25,60051,200
Burst11 fps40 fps
4K60 fps120 fps
IBISNo8-stop
Weight270 g795 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 S1R II

134 × 102 × 92 mm

795 g (1.75 lb / 28.04 oz)

Lumix GF10 is 28mm narrower, 38mm shorter, and 59mm thinner than Lumix S1R II.

Lumix GF10 is 525 g lighter than Lumix S1R II.

Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Lumix GF10 · 92mm Lumix S1R II

Sensor size, to scale

Lumix GF10

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Lumix S1R II

35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

856 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 S1R 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 S1R II
Portrait
3.0Limited
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Sports & Action
4.0Fair
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
9.5Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
0.0Limited
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Travel
5.5Fair✓ wins
4.5Fair
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 795 g — lower is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Bird, Vehicle

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better

Reasons to choose

Lumix S1R 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)

    40 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better

  • AF points / zones

    779 vs 225 — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Face, Eye, Car…

  • Codecs

    Adds Apple ProRes RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, MOV…

Both cameras share

  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • EVF magnificationBoth 0.78 ×
  • EVF refresh rateBoth 120 Hz
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth
  • Microphone jack (3.5mm)Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)

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 S1R II

Pros

  • 44.3MP full-frame BSI sensor
  • 8K video
  • Phase Hybrid AF
  • CFexpress plus SD workflow

Cons

  • Large high-res files
  • Premium price
  • L-mount lens size

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

Lumix GF10
Lumix S1R II
Resolution
16 MP
44.3 MP2.8× more
Sensor type
Four Thirds Live MOS
35mm Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Sensor size
17.3 × 13.0 mm
35.8 x 23.9 mm
AA filter
No
No
Lumix GF10
Lumix S1R II
Processor
Venus Engine
Venus Engine
Lumix GF10
Lumix S1R II
ISO min (native)
100
80−20 less
ISO max (native)
25,600
51,200+1 stop
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
Lumix GF10
Lumix S1R 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 S1R II?

Lumix S1R II scores 8.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix GF10 — 44.3MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".

What's the resolution difference between the Lumix GF10 and Lumix S1R II?

Lumix GF10 is 16 MP and Lumix S1R II is 44.3 MP, so the Lumix S1R II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the Lumix GF10 and Lumix S1R II have in-body image stabilization?

Lumix GF10 does not have IBIS, while Lumix S1R II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix GF10 or the Lumix S1R II?

Lumix GF10 reaches 11 fps electronic. Lumix S1R II reaches 40 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Lumix GF10 and Lumix S1R II?

Lumix GF10 weighs 270 g and Lumix S1R II weighs 795 g, so the Lumix GF10 is 525 g lighter.

Do the Lumix GF10 and Lumix S1R II record 4K video?

Lumix GF10: 4K up to 60p. Lumix S1R II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the Lumix GF10 and Lumix S1R II weather sealed?

Lumix GF10: No. Lumix S1R II: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix GF10 and 350 shots for the Lumix S1R II, giving the Lumix GF10 the edge.

How much does each cost?

Lumix GF10 launched at $549 and Lumix S1R II at $3,299. The Lumix GF10 is $2,750 less.

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