Panasonic LUMIX S1 II vs Panasonic LUMIX S1R II
The bottom line
These two are closely matched. The differences below are where they diverge — weigh the ones that map to how you actually shoot, and let price and handling break the tie.
Choose the Panasonic LUMIX S1 II if…
- ✓You shoot action, sports or wildlife — 60fps burst keeps up with fast, erratic movement where 40fps would drop frames.
- ✓You shoot video seriously — it brings smoother 120p 4K vs 60p.
- ✓You shoot in low light or indoors — AF that focuses down to -7 EV gives it the edge after dark.
Choose the Panasonic LUMIX S1R II if…
- ✓You shoot video seriously — it brings 8K capture (up to 30p).
- ✓You want maximum detail for landscapes, studio or large prints — 44.3MP resolves noticeably more than 24.5MP and gives more cropping latitude.
Where they differ
- ›Video: the Panasonic LUMIX S1R II is the stronger video tool — 8K, 4K up to 60p and 10-bit internal.
- ›Price: the Panasonic LUMIX S1 II launched at $2,999, $300 under the Panasonic LUMIX S1R II — money that could go toward glass.
- ›Resolution: 44.3MP on the Panasonic LUMIX S1R II vs 24.5MP — more detail and crop room, at the cost of larger files.
- ›Burst: the Panasonic LUMIX S1 II shoots 60fps to the Panasonic LUMIX S1R II's 40fps — the gap that decides whether you nail the peak moment in sports and wildlife.
Frequently asked
Is the Panasonic LUMIX S1 II or the Panasonic LUMIX S1R II better?
These two are closely matched. The differences below are where they diverge — weigh the ones that map to how you actually shoot, and let price and handling break the tie.
Who should choose the Panasonic LUMIX S1 II?
Choose the Panasonic LUMIX S1 II if you shoot action, sports or wildlife — 60fps burst keeps up with fast, erratic movement where 40fps would drop frames. Choose it if you shoot video seriously — it brings smoother 120p 4K vs 60p. Choose it if you shoot in low light or indoors — AF that focuses down to -7 EV gives it the edge after dark.
Who should choose the Panasonic LUMIX S1R II?
Choose the Panasonic LUMIX S1R II if you shoot video seriously — it brings 8K capture (up to 30p). Choose it if you want maximum detail for landscapes, studio or large prints — 44.3MP resolves noticeably more than 24.5MP and gives more cropping latitude.
What is the main difference between the Panasonic LUMIX S1 II and the Panasonic LUMIX S1R II?
Video: the Panasonic LUMIX S1R II is the stronger video tool — 8K, 4K up to 60p and 10-bit internal.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | Partially-Stacked CMOS | Partially-Stacked CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Image Processor | Venus Engine | Venus Engine |
| Effective Resolution | 24.5 MP | 44.3 MP |
| Lens Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 100 – 51200 | 80 – 51200 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | 50 – 204800 | 40 – 204800 |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/16000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/250 |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 60 fps | 40 fps |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K | 8.1K |
| 8K Recording | − | Up to 30p |
| 4K Recording | Up to 120p | Up to 60p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 120p | Up to 120p |
| 10-bit Internal | Yes | Yes |
| Recording Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Log Profiles | V-Log / HLG | V-Log / HLG |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Mic Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Full-size (Type A) | Full-size (Type A) |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 779 | 779 |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | − |
| Low Light AF | -7 EV | -6 EV |
| Eye AF | Yes | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle AF | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | OLED | OLED |
| EVF Resolution | 5.76M dots | 5.76M dots |
| EVF Magnification | 0.78x | 0.78x |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| LCD Resolution | 1.84M dots | 1.84M dots |
| LCD Type | Vari-Angle | Vari-Angle |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | v5.2 | v5.2 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Memory Card Slots | 1x CFexpress Type B + 1x SD UHS-II | 1x CFexpress Type B + 1x SD UHS-II |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $2,999 | $3,299 |
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 136×99×88 mm | 134.3×102.3×91.8 mm |
| Weight | 780g (1.72 lb) | 795g (1.75 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| In-Body Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | − | 340 shots |
| Battery Life (LCD) | − | 380 shots |
| Battery Type | DMW-BLK22 | DMW-BLK22 |
