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Panasonic Lumix S1R II
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Panasonic · Mirrorless · 44.3 MP · Full Frame · 8K video

Panasonic Lumix S1R II

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KEY FACTS
BrandPanasonic
Announcement dateFeb 2025
Released2025
Camera weight712 g
Camera typeMirrorless
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

Brand
Panasonic
Announcement date
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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
Read our notes on general
The 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.

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
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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
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The higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture.
44.3 MP050
Sensor format
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Refers to the most commonly used sensor sizes.
Full Frame
In-body stabilisation
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In-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake.
Yes
Viewfinder type
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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
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes
Wi-Fi
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Built-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly.
Yes