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S1R vs S1R II

Quick take: The S1R has the highest resolution at 47MP; the S1R is the most affordable.

16 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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Verdictwhich should you buy?

S1R — High-Resolution Landscape, Commercial & Studio Photography: A 47MP full-frame resolution powerhouse with one of the finest EVFs ever made — the S1R rewards careful, deliberate photography.

Who should buy what
S1R (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Landscape photographers who want maximum resolution in a weather-sealed, IBIS-equipped full-frame body
  • Commercial and product photographers who need 47MP detail with the option of 187MP composite shots
  • Studio portrait photographers who want the finest EVF available alongside a high-resolution sensor
  • Leica SL2 users who want a more affordable L-mount high-resolution alternative
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification S1RLumix · 2019S1R IILumix · 2025
Price £2,499Best£2,699
Sensor 47.3MP full-frame CMOS44.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 47.3MPBest44.3MP
Video 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade)8K/30p (first for Lumix), 4K/120p (1.1x crop), 10-bit
Autofocus DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjectsPhase-hybrid AF (779 points) with AI subject detection
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops8-stop IBIS with Dual I.S. 2
Burst Rate 9fps continuous with AF/AE40fps electronicBest
Battery Life ~360 shots (CIPA)Best350 shots (CIPA, LCD)
Weight 898g (body only)820g (with battery and card)Best
Dimensions 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm—
Weather Sealed YesYes
Viewfinder OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs availableEVF, 5.76M dots
Screen 3.2" touchscreen, tiltingFully articulating touchscreen
Mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)L-mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slotsCFexpress Type B + SD (UHS-II)
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacksUSB-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
S1R
S1R II
Portrait
6.9/10
8.8/10
Street
4.8/10
6.3/10
Travel
4.8/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
6.5/10
8.4/10
Filmmaking
6.6/10
7.7/10
Documentary
6.0/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
6.0/10
8.3/10
Landscape
7.2/10
7.7/10
Wildlife
6.3/10
8.3/10
Casual
3.8/10
5.2/10
Food
6.7/10
8.3/10
Macro
7.7/10
8.8/10
Architecture
7.5/10
8.1/10
Astrophotography
6.6/10
7.1/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.1/10

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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