Panasonic
Lumix S1 IIE
Creative full-frame S-series body with 24.2MP BSI sensor, open-gate video, and S1 II ergonomics.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2025
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2024
Lumix S1 IIE is 6 months newer.
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Wins
Lumix S1 IIE
Wins
Alpha 1 II
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix S1 IIE has higher Max video bit rate (400 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Resolution (50.1 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher EVF refresh rate (240 Hz vs 120 Hz)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 5,760,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Lumix S1 IIE
134 × 102 × 92 mm
794 g (1.75 lb / 28.01 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Lumix S1 IIE is 2mm narrower than Alpha 1 II but it is also 5mm taller and 9mm thicker.
Lumix S1 IIE is 51 g heavier than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Lumix S1 IIE · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix S1 IIE
134 × 102 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix S1 IIE
134 × 92 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 1 II
136 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix S1 IIE
35.8 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
852 mm² area
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix S1 IIE: mount data unavailable
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
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 S1 IIE
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, People, Vehicles
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.37, 102.36, 91.69
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD/SDHC/SDXC
Max video bit rate
400 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 32,000 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Resolution
50.1 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
EVF refresh rate
240 Hz vs 120 Hz — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 10 fps
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix S1 IIE
Pros
- ✓24.2MP full-frame BSI sensor
- ✓6K open gate
- ✓Phase Hybrid AF
- ✓Tilt/free-angle monitor
Cons
- –Less speed than S1 II
- –Premium over S5 II
- –L-mount lens size
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Lumix S1 IIE or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.5/10 versus 6.5/10 for Lumix S1 IIE — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix S1 IIE and Alpha 1 II?
Lumix S1 IIE is 24.2 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix S1 IIE and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix S1 IIE has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix S1 IIE or the Alpha 1 II?
Lumix S1 IIE reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix S1 IIE and Alpha 1 II?
Lumix S1 IIE weighs 794 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the Alpha 1 II is 51 g lighter.
Do the Lumix S1 IIE and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
Lumix S1 IIE: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 59.94p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix S1 IIE and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
Lumix S1 IIE: Yes. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix S1 IIE and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the Alpha 1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix S1 IIE launched at $2,499 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The Lumix S1 IIE is $4,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.