Panasonic
Lumix S1 IIE
Creative full-frame S-series body with 24.2MP BSI sensor, open-gate video, and S1 II ergonomics.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2025
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 S1 IIE is 3 months newer.
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Wins
Lumix S1 IIE
Wins
Lumix S1R II
11 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S1R II has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 400 Mbps)
- ALumix S1 IIE has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 70 frames)
- BLumix S1R II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- BLumix S1R II has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 120 fps)
- BLumix S1R II has higher Resolution (44.3 MP vs 24.2 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Lumix S1 IIE
134 × 102 × 92 mm
794 g (1.75 lb / 28.01 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Lumix S1R II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
795 g (1.75 lb / 28.04 oz)
Lumix S1 IIE and Lumix S1R II share virtually identical body dimensions.
Lumix S1 IIE is 1 g lighter than Lumix S1R II.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Lumix S1 IIE · 92mm Lumix S1R II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix S1 IIE
134 × 102 mm
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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 IIE
134 × 92 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1R II
134 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix S1 IIE
35.8 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
852 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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1 IIE
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, People, Vehicles
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.37, 102.36, 91.69
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 70 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ
Card types
Adds SD/SDHC/SDXC
Weight
794 g vs 795 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1R II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 91.8
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 400 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, MOV…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Resolution
44.3 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 779
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 10 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix S1 IIE
Pros
- ✓24.2MP full-frame BSI sensor
- ✓6K open gate
- ✓Phase Hybrid AF
- ✓Tilt/free-angle monitor
Cons
- –Less speed than S1 II
- –Premium over S5 II
- –L-mount lens size
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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Panasonic Lumix S1 IIE
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Lumix S1 IIE or Lumix S1R II?
Lumix S1R II scores 9.5/10 versus 7.5/10 for Lumix S1 IIE — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix S1 IIE and Lumix S1R II?
Lumix S1 IIE is 24.2 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 IIE and Lumix S1R II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix S1 IIE 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 IIE or the Lumix S1R II?
Lumix S1 IIE reaches 30 fps electronic. Lumix S1R II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix S1 IIE and Lumix S1R II?
Lumix S1 IIE weighs 794 g and Lumix S1R II weighs 795 g, so the Lumix S1 IIE is 1 g lighter.
Do the Lumix S1 IIE and Lumix S1R II record 4K video?
Lumix S1 IIE: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 59.94p. Lumix S1R II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix S1 IIE and Lumix S1R II weather sealed?
Lumix S1 IIE: Yes. Lumix S1R II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix S1 IIE and 350 shots for the Lumix S1R II, giving the Lumix S1R II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix S1 IIE launched at $2,499 and Lumix S1R II at $3,299. The Lumix S1 IIE is $800 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
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