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Lumix S1 II

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 price

Released May 2025

vs

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 price

Released Feb 2025

Lumix S1 II is 3 months newer.

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Wins

2categories

Lumix S1 II

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

3categories

Lumix S1R II

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

14 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Lumix S1 II wins 2 categories·Lumix S1R II wins 3 categories
  • ALumix S1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 70 frames)
  • BLumix S1R II has higher Resolution (44.3 MP vs 24.1 MP)
  • ALumix S1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (70 fps vs 40 fps)
  • BLumix S1R II has lower ISO min (native) (80 vs 100)
  • BLumix S1R II has lower Weight (795 g vs 800 g)

Key specs at a glance

Lumix S1 IILumix S1R II
Resolution24.1 MP44.3 MP
SensorFull FrameAPS-C
ISO max51,20051,200
Burst70 fps40 fps
4K120 fps120 fps
IBIS8-stop8-stop
Weight800 g795 g
Battery350 shots350 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Lumix S1 II front view

Lumix S1 II

134 × 102 × 92 mm

800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Lumix S1R II

134 × 102 × 92 mm

795 g (1.75 lb / 28.04 oz)

Lumix S1 II and Lumix S1R II share virtually identical body dimensions.

Lumix S1 II is 5 g heavier than Lumix S1R II.

Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Lumix S1 II · 92mm Lumix S1R II

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

Lumix S1 II back view

Lumix S1 II

134 × 102 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Lumix S1R II

134 × 102 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

Lumix S1 II top view

Lumix S1 II

134 × 92 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Lumix S1R II

134 × 92 mm

Sensor size, to scale

Lumix S1 II

35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame

847 mm² area

Lumix S1R II

35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

856 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseLumix S1 IILumix S1R II
Portrait
7.5Good
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent
10.0Excellent
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent
9.5Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
7.0Good
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Travel
5.5Fair✓ wins
4.5Fair
Wildlife
8.0Excellent
8.0Excellent
Vlogging
5.5Fair
5.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Lumix S1 II

  • RAW buffer depth

    200 frames vs 70 frames — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    70 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

Lumix S1R II

  • Resolution

    44.3 MP vs 24.1 MP — higher is better

  • ISO min (native)

    80 vs 100 — lower is better

  • Weight

    795 g vs 800 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 51,200
  • AF points / zonesBoth 779
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Burst (mechanical)Both 10 fps

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 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

= category winner

Lumix S1 II
Lumix S1R II
Resolution
24.1 MP
44.3 MP+84%
Sensor type
35mm Full-Frame Partially Stacked CMOS
35mm Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Sensor size
35.6 x 23.8 mm
35.8 x 23.9 mm
AA filter
No
No
Lumix S1 II
Lumix S1R II
Processor
Venus Engine
Venus Engine
Lumix S1 II
Lumix S1R II
ISO min (native)
100
80−20 less
ISO max (native)
51,200
51,200
ISO max (expanded)
204,800
102,400
Lumix S1 II
Lumix S1R II
Shutter type
Focal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Focal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, Lumix S1 II or Lumix S1R II?

Lumix S1R II scores 8.5/10 versus 7.0/10 for Lumix S1 II — 44.3MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".

What's the resolution difference between the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S1R II?

Lumix S1 II is 24.1 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 S1 II and Lumix S1R II have in-body image stabilization?

Lumix S1 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S1R II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix S1 II or the Lumix S1R II?

Lumix S1 II reaches 70 fps electronic. Lumix S1R II reaches 40 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S1R II?

Lumix S1 II weighs 800 g and Lumix S1R II weighs 795 g, so the Lumix S1R II is 5 g lighter.

Do the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S1R II record 4K video?

Lumix S1 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix S1R II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S1R II weather sealed?

Lumix S1 II: Yes. Lumix S1R II: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix S1 II and 350 shots for the Lumix S1R II, giving the Lumix S1R II the edge.

How much does each cost?

Lumix S1 II launched at $3,199 and Lumix S1R II at $3,299. The Lumix S1 II is $100 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.