Panasonic lumix s1 vs sony a9 ii?

Both of these are full-frame cameras with 24.2-megapixel sensors, announced in 2019, and both have in-body stabilisation. The difference is mostly in the system you'd be buying into.

The Panasonic Lumix S1 uses L-Mount and is big and rugged, with a superb viewfinder. If you shoot handheld in tough conditions or like a camera you can hold for a long time, that's the one I'd lean toward. The Sony a9 II uses Sony E-mount, and its catalogue page lists a much longer run of lenses, so you'll have more choice across every focal length.

If you're buying new today, look at the Panasonic Lumix S1 IIE. It's the S1 II body with a simpler 24-megapixel sensor, for less money. For a quick primer on why full frame matters for framing, see sensor sizes.

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