Panasonic Lumix S S1R II Black 2025
A 44.3MP full-frame sensor delivers high-resolution stills alongside 8K 30p and 4K 120p 10-bit video in a body 25% lighter than its predecessor. The 779-point phase hybrid AF system with AI tracking and 6.4K open gate recording provide flexible framing and reliable subject detection for hybrid workflows. This camera is best for sports and wildlife photographers who need 40fps raw burst shooting and dependable autofocus in a weather-sealed, portable build.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong video (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong build (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong af (97th percentile) 97th
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.1 MP |
| ISO Range | 40 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 779 |
| AF Type | -6 to +18 EV |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 40 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 70 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 1080p FPS | 240 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | MOV, MP4, HEVC, RAW, MPEG-4 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 5.76 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
| Battery Life | 1150 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix S S1R II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a7 a7 V | Nikon Z Z9 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 779 | 1053 | 759 | 493 | 425 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 40 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 120 |
| Video | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 710 | 609 | 610 | 1160 | 579 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix S S1R II | 97.3 | 95.3 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 99 | 45.7 | 99.4 | 83.7 | 46.5 | 84.7 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.7 | 92.8 | 89.4 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 97.9 | 99.5 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.7 | 88.6 | 94.8 | 90.6 | 89.4 | 59.8 | 96.6 | 99.4 | 97.9 | 96.1 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 90.6 | 89.4 | 99.6 | 96 | 99 | 64.5 | 97.3 | 83.7 | 93 | 84.7 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.1 | 95.4 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.7 | 69.8 | 93.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 90.2 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.5 | 41.2 | 94.3 | 83.7 | 79.4 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 1 offers From CA$4,109
Usage Scores
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