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Lumix S1R II

Panasonic's high-resolution flagship — a new 44.3MP sensor, Lumix's first 8K/30p video, and AI-driven AF that finally closes the gap with Canon and Sony after years of Panasonic trailing on autofocus reliability. Fully weather-sealed and rated to -10°C, positioned as a genuine stills-and-video flagship rather than a video-first body.

Starting from
£2699 new
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Value & Depreciation
£2999
Launch price
→
£2699
Today
=
10%
Value drop
Over ~1 year, this camera has cost roughly £300/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today).
Core
Released
2025
Sensor
44.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution
44.3 MP
Mount
L-mount
Weight
820g (with battery and card)
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
Phase-hybrid AF (779 points) with AI subject detection
Stabilisation
8-stop IBIS with Dual I.S. 2
Burst Rate
40fps electronic
Battery Life
350 shots (CIPA, LCD)
Features
Video
8K/30p (first for Lumix), 4K/120p (1.1x crop), 10-bit
Viewfinder
EVF, 5.76M dots
Screen
Fully articulating touchscreen
Memory Cards
CFexpress Type B + SD (UHS-II)
Connectivity
USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
Full frame
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
Screen Type
Fully articulating
Touchscreen
Yes
Card Slots
2
Battery Life (CIPA)
350 shots
Weight (Grams)
820g
Autofocus Type
On-sensor phase detect (hybrid)
Subject Detection
Face, Eye, Animal, Bird, Vehicle
Max Burst Rate
40.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
Yes (8.0 stops)
Max Video Resolution
8K
Max 4K Frame Rate
120fps
10-Bit Video
Yes
Log Profile
Yes
Built-in Microphone Input
Yes
Headphone Jack
Yes
HDMI Port Type
Full-size

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
8.8
Street
6.3
Travel
6.2
Wedding & Events
8.4
Vlogging & Video
6.1
Filmmaking
7.7
Documentary
7.9
Sports & Action
8.3
Landscape
7.7
Wildlife
8.3
Casual
5.2
Food
8.3
Macro
8.8
Architecture
8.1
Astrophotography
7.1
✅ Great For
🧑
Portrait 8.8 Strong on autofocus, image quality / low light and resolution.
🔬
Macro 8.8 Strong on stabilisation, lens reach / ecosystem and screen flexibility.
💍
Wedding & Events 8.4 Strong on autofocus, image quality / low light and generation.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
📷
Casual 5.2 Held back by portability and value for money.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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