Panasonic Lumix S1R II
Panasonic · Mirrorless · 44.3 MP · Full Frame · 8K video
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What We Like
+Exceptional 44.3MP BSI sensor with superior low-light performance and minimal noise
+Industry-leading 8K 30p and 4K 120p video capabilities with 14 stops dynamic range
+Fast 40fps burst shooting in RAW with Phase Hybrid AF tracking
+Innovative cropless digital stabilization without field-of-view reduction
+Compact and lightweight redesign (20% smaller/lighter than original S1R)
+Versatile high-resolution 177MP handheld mode and comprehensive RAW/ProRes RAW video workflow
Worth Knowing
−Poor battery life, especially for high-resolution or extended video shoots
−Thermal management issues with overheating in demanding conditions and hot CFexpress cards
−Autofocus speed and accuracy in low light lags behind Sony and Canon
−Limited L-mount lens ecosystem compared to Canon EOS-R, Nikon Z, and Sony E-mount systems
General | |
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About This CameraThe Panasonic Lumix S1R II is the flagship full-frame mirrorless camera offering 44 megapixel photos and 8K video, positioning itself as a hybrid photo and video camera. It measures 134.3 x 102.3 x 91.8mm and weighs 712g body only, significantly smaller and lighter than its predecessor. The S1R II is the first Lumix camera to offer 8K 30p video recording with 14 stops of dynamic range, and also features 4K 120p recording with just a small 1.1x crop. It features Hybrid Phase Detection Auto-Focus and offers an 8-stop Dual Image Stabilizer with 10fps continuous shooting using the mechanical shutter and 40fps with the electronic shutter. | |
| Brand | Panasonic |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. | Feb 2025 |
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. | 2025 |
| Camera weight | 712 g |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless |
Sensor | |
| Sensor Type | 44.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| ISO Range | 40-102400 (expandable) |
Autofocus | |
| AF System | Phase Hybrid AF with AI-powered subject detection |
| AF Points | 779 phase-detect AF points |
| AF Speed | Faster and more reliable than original S1R |
| Subject Tracking | Evolved tracking for humans, animals, and motorcycles |
Shooting | |
| Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | 40 fps |
| Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) | 10 fps |
| High Resolution Mode | Up to 177MP equivalent |
Video | |
| 4K Video | 4K 120p with 1.1x crop |
| 8K Video | 8K 30p with 14 stops of dynamic range |
| Open Gate Recording | 6.4K (future firmware: 8.1K/7.2K) |
| ProRes RAW | 5.8K ProRes RAW HQ internal recording |
| Frame Rates | 4K 120p, 60p (4:2:2 10-bit) |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |  8K |
Stabilization | |
| In Body Stabilization | 8-stop Dual Image Stabilizer |
| Stabilization Type | Sensor-shift + lens-based + electronic |
| Cropless E.I.S. | New digital stabilisation without field-of-view crop |
Build | |
| Dimensions | 134.3 x 102.3 x 91.8mm |
| Material | Magnesium alloy with weather sealing |
Display | |
| LCD Screen | 3.0-inch free-angle touchscreen, 1.84M-dot resolution |
| Viewfinder | 5.76M-dot 0.78x magnification OLED viewfinder |
Connectivity | |
| Memory Cards | One CFexpress Type B + One UHS-II SD card slot |
| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0 and 5GHz/2.4GHz Wi-Fi |
| Charging | USB Type-C charging |
| Ports | Microphone, headphone, USB-C, full-size HDMI |
| Tethering | Capture One support |
Software | |
| Image Processing | L² image processing engine |
| Recording Profiles | V-Log with 14 stops dynamic range, ARRI LogC3 |
| Apps | LUMIX Lab, LUMIX Flow, Frame.io Camera to Cloud |
Optics | |
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. | 44.3 MP050 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |  Full Frame |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |  Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. | Electronic |
Features | |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |  Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |  Yes |