Panasonic
Lumix S1 II
24MP partially stacked full-frame hybrid with high frame rate video, fast burst shooting, and 15-stop V-Log.
$3,199
Launch priceReleased May 2025
Panasonic
Lumix S1R
47MP L-mount resolution body for detail work.
$3,699
Launch priceReleased Feb 2019
Lumix S1 II is 6.2 years newer.
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Lumix S1 II
Wins
Lumix S1R
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix S1 II has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- ALumix S1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (70 fps vs 9 fps)
- ALumix S1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 40 frames)
- ALumix S1 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 225)
- ALumix S1 II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Lumix S1R
149 × 110 × 97 mm
1020 g (2.25 lb / 35.98 oz)
Lumix S1 II is 15mm narrower, 8mm shorter, and 5mm thinner than Lumix S1R.
Lumix S1 II is 220 g lighter than Lumix S1R.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Lumix S1 II · 97mm Lumix S1R
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1R
149 × 110 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix S1 II
134 × 92 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1R
149 × 97 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix S1 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lumix S1R
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
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 S1 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 91.8
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
70 fps vs 9 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 40 frames — higher is better
AF points / zones
779 vs 225 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, H.265…
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Lumix S1 II supports it
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1R
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.9, 110, 96.7
Card types
Adds XQD
Resolution
47.3 MP vs 24.1 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds AVCHD
Battery life (CIPA)
380 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓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.
Lumix S1 II
Pros
- ✓Partially stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓6K open-gate video
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Fast Phase Hybrid AF
Cons
- –Premium hybrid body
- –24MP stills resolution
- –Large L-mount lenses
Lumix S1R
Pros
- ✓47MP
- ✓High detail
- ✓L-mount
Cons
- –Contrast AF era
- –Heavy
- –Superseded
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 wildlife, Lumix S1 II or Lumix S1R?
Lumix S1 II scores 8.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for Lumix S1R — 70fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S1R?
Lumix S1 II is 24.1 MP and Lumix S1R is 47.3 MP, so the Lumix S1R captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S1R have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix S1 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S1R has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix S1 II or the Lumix S1R?
Lumix S1 II reaches 70 fps electronic. Lumix S1R reaches 9 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S1R?
Lumix S1 II weighs 800 g and Lumix S1R weighs 1020 g, so the Lumix S1 II is 220 g lighter.
Do the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S1R record 4K video?
Lumix S1 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix S1R: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S1R weather sealed?
Lumix S1 II: Yes. Lumix S1R: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix S1 II and 380 shots for the Lumix S1R, giving the Lumix S1R the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix S1 II launched at $3,199 and Lumix S1R at $3,699. The Lumix S1 II is $500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic press materials.