Sony Alpha a1 II
Panasonic LUMIX S S1II Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Sony Alpha a1 II
The Sony A1 II is widely praised for its exceptional autofocus, pre-capture feature, and improved ergonomics, making it a top choice for wildlife and action photographers. Users highlight the AI-driven subject tracking, enhanced IBIS, and versatile button customization as standout upgrades over the original A1. However, some express disappointment with the unchanged hot shoe cover that can cause lockups, the lack of RAW support in certain editors, and the high price point. Overall, it is considered a significant but costly improvement for those who demand the best.
Pros
- Exceptional autofocus
- Pre-capture feature
- Improved ergonomics
- AI subject tracking
- Enhanced IBIS
Cons
- Unchanged hot shoe cover
- Lack of RAW support in some editors
- High price
- EVF resolution drop during AF
- Single SD card slot limitation
Panasonic LUMIX S S1II Black 2025
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Scores
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a1 II | Panasonic LUMIX S S1II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 50 MP★ | 24.100000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 759 | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 70 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps | 70 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/2000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps | 240 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | ProRes RAW | MOV, MP4, HEVC, RAW, MPEG-4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 9.4M dots★ | 5.8M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg★ | 0.72 kg |
| Battery Life | 420 shots | 1150 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a1 II
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
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 video (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S S1II Black 2025 offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 5 of 33 specs.
