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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic S1R II
Panasonic S1R
Camera summary
The Panasonic S1R, made by Panasonic, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Feb. 1, 2019. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 51200. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.5 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
3.6 out of 5 stars
|
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Panasonic S1R II, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Panasonic S1R II
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 47 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 225 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 360 shots per charge with the included DMW-BLJ31 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Panasonic S1R II
Camera summary
The Panasonic S1R II, made by Panasonic, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Feb. 25, 2025. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 102400. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.7 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.7 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Panasonic S1R, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Panasonic S1R
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 0 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 779 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 7680 x 5760 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 350 shots per charge with the included DMW-BLJ31 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Autofocus specs |
Panasonic S1R | Panasonic S1R II |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | Yes |
Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | No |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | Yes |
Yes |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | 225 | 779 |
Connectivity |
Panasonic S1R | Panasonic S1R II |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-In | Built-In |
| DXO color depth | 26.4 | 0.0 |
| DXO dynamic range | 14.1 | 0.0 |
| DXO low light ISO | 3525.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO overall score | 100.0 | 0.0 |
Exposure mode |
Panasonic S1R | Panasonic S1R II |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | Yes |
Yes |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Panasonic S1R | Panasonic S1R II |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Feb. 1, 2019 | Feb. 25, 2025 |
| Body type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| msrp | $3,697.99 | $3,299.00 |
| model | Panasonic S1R | Panasonic S1R II |
| Predecessor model | Panasonic S1R | |
| Successor model | Panasonic S1R II | |
Lense |
Panasonic S1R | Panasonic S1R II |
| Focal length multiplier | 1x | 1x |
| Lens mount | Leica L | Leica L |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 104 | 104 |
Other features |
Panasonic S1R | Panasonic S1R II |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
| Storage type | One XQD and one SD card slot | One CFexpress Type B, One UHS-II |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Panasonic S1R | Panasonic S1R II |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
No |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 9.0 fps | 0.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 | 60 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
Physical |
Panasonic S1R | Panasonic S1R II |
| Battery life | 360 shots | 350 shots |
| Battery model | DMW-BLJ31 | DMW-BLJ31 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm | 134 x 102 x 92mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 898 grs | 795 grs |
Screen |
Panasonic S1R | Panasonic S1R II |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | - | - |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Touch screen | Yes |
Yes |
Sensor |
Panasonic S1R | Panasonic S1R II |
| Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
| Max image resolution | 8000 x 6000 | 7680 x 5760 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24 mm | 36 x 24 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 47 | - |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Panasonic S1R | Panasonic S1R II |
| Headphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Max video resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 7680 x 5760 |
| Microphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 7680 x 5760 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Viewfinder |
Panasonic S1R | Panasonic S1R II |
| viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | 5,760k dots |