Panasonic
HC-X1200
Entry 4K60p camcorder with 1/2.5-inch MOS sensor, 24x 25–600mm zoom, face-detection AF, and compact run-and-gun design.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Mar 2021
Panasonic
Lumix S1R II
High-resolution 44.3MP full-frame L-mount body with 8K video, phase hybrid AF, and compact S-series ergonomics.
$3,299
Launch priceReleased Feb 2025
Lumix S1R II is 4 years newer.
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Wins
HC-X1200
Wins
Lumix S1R II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S1R II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BLumix S1R II has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BLumix S1R II has higher Resolution (44.3 MP vs 8.29 MP)
- BLumix S1R II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
- BLumix S1R II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 225)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix S1R II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
795 g (1.75 lb / 28.04 oz)
HC-X1200 is 11mm shorter and 20mm thinner than Lumix S1R II.
HC-X1200 is 215 g lighter than Lumix S1R II.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm HC-X1200 · 92mm Lumix S1R II
Sensor size, to scale
HC-X1200
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
Lumix S1R II
35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
856 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
HC-X1200
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
AA filter
Only HC-X1200 supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Weight
580 g vs 795 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1R II
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 91.8
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Resolution
44.3 MP vs 8.29 MP — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
779 vs 225 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Car…
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓EVF magnification — Both 0.78 ×
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
HC-X1200
Pros
- ✓4K 60p at accessible price
- ✓24x 25–600mm f/1.8–4.0 zoom
- ✓Face Detection AF/AE
- ✓5-axis HYBRID O.I.S.+
- ✓USB-PD charging
Cons
- –No SDI output
- –1/2.5-inch sensor
- –No pro XLR handle included
- –Entry-level codec options
Lumix S1R II
Pros
- ✓44.3MP full-frame BSI sensor
- ✓8K video
- ✓Phase Hybrid AF
- ✓CFexpress plus SD workflow
Cons
- –Large high-res files
- –Premium price
- –L-mount lens size
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, HC-X1200 or Lumix S1R II?
Lumix S1R II scores 8.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for HC-X1200 — 44.3MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the HC-X1200 and Lumix S1R II?
HC-X1200 is 8.29 MP and Lumix S1R II is 44.3 MP, so the Lumix S1R II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the HC-X1200 and Lumix S1R II have in-body image stabilization?
HC-X1200 does not have IBIS, while Lumix S1R II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the HC-X1200 or the Lumix S1R II?
HC-X1200 reaches 11 fps electronic. Lumix S1R II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the HC-X1200 and Lumix S1R II?
HC-X1200 weighs 580 g and Lumix S1R II weighs 795 g, so the HC-X1200 is 215 g lighter.
Do the HC-X1200 and Lumix S1R II record 4K video?
HC-X1200: 4K up to 60p. Lumix S1R II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the HC-X1200 and Lumix S1R II weather sealed?
HC-X1200: No. Lumix S1R II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the HC-X1200 and 350 shots for the Lumix S1R II, giving the HC-X1200 the edge.
How much does each cost?
HC-X1200 launched at $1,299 and Lumix S1R II at $3,299. The HC-X1200 is $2,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.