Lumix
S1R 2019
Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography
£2499
list price · used from £938 at Wex Photo Video
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S1R vs S5 II
Quick take: The S1R has the highest resolution at 47MP; the S5 II 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.
S5 II — Hybrid Video & Photography: Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
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
S5 II (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Hybrid photographers who want phase-detect AF for the first time on a Lumix S body
- Video creators who want 6K and reliable subject tracking in a full-frame body
- S5 owners upgrading to the most significant Lumix full-frame update in years
- L-mount photographers who want the best value full-frame Lumix available
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | S1RLumix · 2019 | S5 IILumix · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £1,399Best |
| Sensor | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MPBest | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanicalBest |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 898g (body only) | 740g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 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
S5 II
Portrait
6.9/10
8.2/10
Street
4.8/10
6.3/10
Travel
4.7/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
6.5/10
7.9/10
Filmmaking
6.6/10
8.2/10
Documentary
6.0/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
6.0/10
8.0/10
Landscape
7.2/10
6.9/10
Wildlife
6.3/10
7.9/10
Casual
3.8/10
5.5/10
Food
6.7/10
7.5/10
Macro
7.7/10
8.1/10
Architecture
7.5/10
7.2/10
Astrophotography
6.6/10
7.3/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.6/10
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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