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 priceReleased May 2025
Panasonic
Lumix S1H
Video-first full-frame with unlimited 6K recording and V-Log.
$3,999
Launch priceReleased May 2019
Lumix S1 II is 5.9 years newer.
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Lumix S1 II
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Lumix S1H
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Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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
Size and weight, to scale
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Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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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
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1H
151 × 114 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix S1 II
134 × 92 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1H
151 × 110 mm
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
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 coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both 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
Decided which one is right for you?
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Panasonic Lumix S1 II
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Lumix S1 II or Lumix S1H?
Lumix S1 II scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 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.
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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.