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S1 II vs S1R II
Quick take: The S1R II has the highest resolution at 44MP; the S1 II is the most affordable.
15 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | S1 IILumix · 2025 | S1R IILumix · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499Best | £2,699 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame partially-stacked CMOS | 44.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 44.3MPBest |
| Video | Open-gate 6K/30p, 5.9K/60p, 4K/120p, internal ProRes RAW, 10-bit | 8K/30p (first for Lumix), 4K/120p (1.1x crop), 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF with AI subject detection (people, animals, vehicles) | Phase-hybrid AF (779 points) with AI subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS with cropless E.I.S. | 8-stop IBIS with Dual I.S. 2 |
| Burst Rate | 70fps electronicBest | 40fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 360 shots (CIPA, LCD)Best | 350 shots (CIPA, LCD) |
| Weight | 800g (with battery and card)Best | 820g (with battery and card) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | Fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | L-mount | L-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD | CFexpress Type B + SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
S1 II
S1R II
Portrait
8.6/10
8.8/10
Street
6.4/10
6.3/10
Travel
6.2/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
8.4/10
8.4/10
Vlogging & Video
6.2/10
6.1/10
Filmmaking
8.1/10
7.7/10
Documentary
8.1/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
9.1/10
8.3/10
Landscape
7.0/10
7.7/10
Wildlife
8.8/10
8.3/10
Casual
5.3/10
5.2/10
Food
7.9/10
8.3/10
Macro
8.5/10
8.8/10
Architecture
7.4/10
8.1/10
Astrophotography
7.4/10
7.1/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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