Panasonic
Lumix FZ1000 II
1-inch bridge zoom with 16x Leica lens — great for travel wildlife on a budget.
$899
Launch priceReleased Feb 2019
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 6 years newer.
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Lumix FZ1000 II
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Lumix S1R II
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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 100 Mbps)
- BLumix S1R II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 49)
- BLumix S1R II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- BLumix S1R II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareLumix FZ1000 II
136 × 97 × 132 mm
810 g (1.79 lb / 28.57 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix S1R II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
795 g (1.75 lb / 28.04 oz)
Lumix FZ1000 II is 5mm shorter than Lumix S1R II but it is also 2mm wider and 40mm thicker.
Lumix FZ1000 II is 15 g heavier than Lumix S1R II.
Depth (front-to-back): 132mm Lumix FZ1000 II · 92mm Lumix S1R II
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix FZ1000 II
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Lumix S1R II
35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
856 mm² area
7.4× 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
Lumix FZ1000 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.2, 97.2, 131.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds AVCHD
Battery life (CIPA)
440 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 10 fps — higher 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
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
779 vs 49 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix FZ1000 II
Pros
- ✓25–400mm equivalent zoom
- ✓4K video
- ✓No lens swapping needed
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Large body for compact class
- –Contrast AF
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
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Lumix FZ1000 II or Lumix S1R II?
Lumix S1R II scores 8.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix FZ1000 II — 44.3MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix FZ1000 II and Lumix S1R II?
Lumix FZ1000 II is 20.1 MP and Lumix S1R II is 44.3 MP, so the Lumix S1R II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix FZ1000 II and Lumix S1R II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix FZ1000 II does not have IBIS, while Lumix S1R II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix FZ1000 II or the Lumix S1R II?
Lumix FZ1000 II reaches 50 fps electronic. Lumix S1R II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix FZ1000 II and Lumix S1R II?
Lumix FZ1000 II weighs 810 g and Lumix S1R II weighs 795 g, so the Lumix S1R II is 15 g lighter.
Do the Lumix FZ1000 II and Lumix S1R II record 4K video?
Lumix FZ1000 II: 4K up to 30p. Lumix S1R II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix FZ1000 II and Lumix S1R II weather sealed?
Lumix FZ1000 II: No. Lumix S1R II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 440 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix FZ1000 II and 350 shots for the Lumix S1R II, giving the Lumix FZ1000 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix FZ1000 II launched at $899 and Lumix S1R II at $3,299. The Lumix FZ1000 II is $2,400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.