Panasonic LUMIX S S1II Black 2025
OM System OM OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Panasonic LUMIX S S1II Black 2025
The Panasonic Lumix S1ii is widely praised for its exceptional image quality, versatile video modes including internal raw codecs, and outstanding IBIS. Users highlight the significant upgrade from previous models, though some note a complex menu system and a tendency to overheat when using CF Express Type B cards. The rolling shutter with DR boost and slight differences in color science compared to the S5ii are minor drawbacks, but overall it is considered a top hybrid camera for 2025.
Pros
- Exceptional image quality
- Versatile video modes with internal raw
- Outstanding IBIS
- Significant upgrade from S5ii
- 4-way flip screen
Cons
- Complex menu system
- Overheating with CF Express Type B
- Rolling shutter with DR boost
- S5ii cages do not fit
- Color science slightly less appealing than S5ii
OM System OM OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
This user switched from the Lumix G9M2 to the OM System OM-1 Mark II for "run and gun" shooting and found it excellent, especially for mountain bike races. They praise its fast sensor readout, highlights exposure mode that improves shadow detail in raw files, and 10-bit video. However, the reviewer notes the lack of a true auto mode and the inability to edit previous forum posts, while also pointing out that custom modes can save configuration changes. The Q&A section contains numerous unanswered questions and a complaint about inaccurate product specs regarding integrated flash and included memory card.
Pros
- fast sensor readout
- highlights exposure mode improves shadow detail
- 10-bit video recording
- custom modes save configuration changes
- 2x crop assignable to lens button
Cons
- no true auto mode
- cannot edit previous forum posts
- inaccurate product specs on flash and memory card
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S1II | OM System OM OM-1 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Stacked BSI Live MOS |
| Size | full-frame | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 24.100000381469727 MP★ | 20.399999618530273 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 200 |
| Processor | — | TruePic X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 | Auto and Manual Focus |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 70 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 70 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/2000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps | 240 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | MOV, MP4, HEVC, RAW, MPEG-4 | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots | 5.8M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.72 kg | 0.51 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 1150 shots★ | 520 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX S S1II Black 2025
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
OM System OM OM-1 Mark II Black 2024
- Strong evf (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (24th percentile)
Pricing
OM System OM OM-1 Mark II Black 2024 offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - Panasonic LUMIX S S1II wins 5 specs while OM System OM OM-1 Mark II wins 4.
