Sony to Lumix S1II — Here’s the Truth

Chris take on the S1II:

The Panasonic Lumix S1II beats the Sony FX3 in many areas — 6K open gate, anamorphic support with proper stabilization, richer codec options, better screen, more customizable controls, and improved color science. It’s a dream for manual and anamorphic shooters.
But it’s not perfect: autofocus still lags behind Sony, the menus feel messy, battery life drains fast, HDMI latency is annoying, and the Lumix ecosystem is still much smaller than Sony’s E-mount.
If you shoot anamorphic or want maximum flexibility, the S1II is the more exciting tool. But if you rely on flawless autofocus, battery endurance, and a huge lens library, the FX3 still holds the safer edge.

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Lumix S1II at Bhphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.