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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

vs

Panasonic

Lumix S1H

Video-first full-frame with unlimited 6K recording and V-Log.

$3,999

Released May 2019

Lumix S1 II is 5.9 years newer.

Wins

8categories

Lumix S1 II

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

2categories

Lumix S1H

PortraitVideo & Hybrid

8 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

Lumix S1 II wins 5 categories·Lumix S1H wins 0 categories
  • ALumix S1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (70 fps vs 9 fps)
  • ALumix S1 II has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 400 Mbps)
  • ALumix S1 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 225)
  • ALumix S1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 70 frames)
  • ALumix S1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)

Key specs at a glance

Lumix S1 IILumix S1H
Resolution24.1 MP24.2 MP
SensorFull FrameFull Frame
ISO max51,20051,200
Burst70 fps9 fps
4K120 fps60 fps
IBIS8-stop6.5-stop
Weight800 g1164 g
Battery350 shots400 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Lumix S1 II

134 × 102 × 92 mm

800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)

Lumix S1H

151 × 114 × 110 mm

1164 g (2.57 lb / 41.06 oz)

Lumix S1 II is 17mm narrower, 12mm shorter, and 19mm thinner than Lumix S1H.

Lumix S1 II is 364 g lighter than Lumix S1H.

Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Lumix S1 II · 110mm Lumix S1H

Sensor size, to scale

Lumix S1 II

35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame

847 mm² area

Lumix S1H

35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame

847 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseLumix S1 IILumix S1H
Portrait
7.5Good
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Sports & Action
9.0Excellent✓ wins
3.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
8.5Excellent
Landscape
7.0Good
7.0Good
Travel
5.5Fair
6.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
8.0Excellent✓ wins
4.0Fair
Vlogging
5.5Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Lumix S1 II

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 134.3, 102.3, 91.8

  • Burst (electronic)

    70 fps vs 9 fps — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    1900 Mbps vs 400 Mbps — higher is better

  • AF points / zones

    779 vs 225 — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    200 frames vs 70 frames — higher is better

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only Lumix S1 II supports it

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B

Reasons to choose

Lumix S1H

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 151, 114.2, 110.4

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    400 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better

  • Resolution

    24.2 MP vs 24.1 MP — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • ISO max (native)Both 51,200
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Internal RAW videoBoth support internal raw video

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

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

Lumix S1H

Pros

  • Unlimited recording
  • Netflix approved
  • Dual native ISO

Cons

  • Heavy
  • Older AF
  • 24MP stills

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Full specifications

= category winner

Lumix S1 II
Lumix S1H
Resolution
24.1 MP
24.2 MP
Sensor type
35mm Full-Frame Partially Stacked CMOS
35mm Full-Frame CMOS
Sensor size
35.6 x 23.8 mm
35.6 x 23.8 mm
AA filter
No
No
Lumix S1 II
Lumix S1H
AF system
Phase Hybrid AF with DFD technology
Contrast AF with DFD technology
AF points / zones
7793.5× more
225
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
AF low-light limit
-6 EV
-6 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
Yes
Subject recognition
Human, Face, Eye, Animal, Car, Motorcycle
Human, Face, Eye, Animal
Lumix S1 II
Lumix S1H
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps+11%
9 fps
Burst (electronic)
70 fps7.8× more
9 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
No
RAW buffer depth
200 frames2.9× more
70 frames
Lumix S1 II
Lumix S1H
Max resolution
6K Open Gate
6K
4K max frame rate
120 fps2× more
60 fps
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps4.8× more
400 Mbps
Internal RAW video
Yes
Yes
Log profile
V-Log / ARRI LogC3
V-Log / HLG
Codecs
Apple ProRes RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, H.265, H.264, MOV, MP4
H.265, H.264, MOV, MP4
Lumix S1 II
Lumix S1H
Weight
800 g−364 g less
1164 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
134.3 × 102.3 × 91.8 mm
151 × 114.2 × 110.4 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, Lumix S1 II or Lumix S1H?

Lumix S1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for Lumix S1H — 70fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S1H?

Lumix S1 II is 24.1 MP and Lumix S1H is 24.2 MP, so the Lumix S1H captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S1H have in-body image stabilization?

Lumix S1 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix S1H has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix S1 II or the Lumix S1H?

Lumix S1 II reaches 70 fps electronic. Lumix S1H reaches 9 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S1H?

Lumix S1 II weighs 800 g and Lumix S1H weighs 1164 g, so the Lumix S1 II is 364 g lighter.

Do the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S1H record 4K video?

Lumix S1 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix S1H: 6K (max), 4K up to 60p.

Are the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S1H weather sealed?

Lumix S1 II: Yes. Lumix S1H: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix S1 II and 400 shots for the Lumix S1H, giving the Lumix S1H the edge.

How much does each cost?

Lumix S1 II launched at $3,199 and Lumix S1H at $3,999. The Lumix S1 II is $800 less.

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