Panasonic
HC-X1600
Mid-tier 4K60p camcorder with 1/2.5-inch MOS sensor, 24x 25–600mm zoom, 3G-SDI, face-detection AF, and USB-PD power.
$1,699
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-X1600
Wins
Lumix S1R II
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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 AF points / zones (779 vs 225)
- BLumix S1R II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- BLumix S1R II has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix S1R II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
795 g (1.75 lb / 28.04 oz)
HC-X1600 is 11mm shorter and 20mm thinner than Lumix S1R II.
HC-X1600 is 215 g lighter than Lumix S1R II.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm HC-X1600 · 92mm Lumix S1R II
Sensor size, to scale
HC-X1600
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-X1600
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
AA filter
Only HC-X1600 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
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
AF points / zones
779 vs 225 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Car…
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, MOV…
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
HC-X1600
Pros
- ✓4K 60p internal recording
- ✓24x f/1.8–4.0 optical zoom
- ✓3G-SDI + full HDMI output
- ✓Face Detection AF/AE
- ✓USB-PD + dual SD slots
Cons
- –1/2.5-inch sensor
- –No XLR without handle unit
- –Smaller sensor than HC-X2
- –Superseded by HC-X2100 in lineup
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-X1600 or Lumix S1R II?
Lumix S1R II scores 8.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for HC-X1600 — 44.3MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the HC-X1600 and Lumix S1R II?
HC-X1600 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-X1600 and Lumix S1R II have in-body image stabilization?
HC-X1600 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S1R II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the HC-X1600 or the Lumix S1R II?
HC-X1600 reaches 15 fps electronic. Lumix S1R II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the HC-X1600 and Lumix S1R II?
HC-X1600 weighs 580 g and Lumix S1R II weighs 795 g, so the HC-X1600 is 215 g lighter.
Do the HC-X1600 and Lumix S1R II record 4K video?
HC-X1600: 4K up to 60p. Lumix S1R II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the HC-X1600 and Lumix S1R II weather sealed?
HC-X1600: Yes. Lumix S1R II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the HC-X1600 and 350 shots for the Lumix S1R II, giving the HC-X1600 the edge.
How much does each cost?
HC-X1600 launched at $1,699 and Lumix S1R II at $3,299. The HC-X1600 is $1,600 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.