Who should buy the S1R?

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

What is the S1R best used for?

Macro, Architecture, Landscape.

How much does the S1R cost in the UK?

The S1R starts from £2499 in the UK, available across 3 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

Lumix

Lumix S1R

Name: S1R
Brand: Lumix
Availability: InStock

The Lumix S1R is the high-resolution variant of Panasonic's full-frame L-mount flagship — packing a 47.3MP sensor into the same exceptional S1 body. Featuring IBIS, the outstanding 5.76M dot OLED EVF, and High Resolution mode for 187MP composite shots, it is the choice for landscape, commercial, and studio photographers who need the most detail from an L-mount camera.

GearFrame's Take

A 47MP full-frame resolution powerhouse with one of the finest EVFs ever made — the S1R rewards careful, deliberate photography.

Starting from

£2499 new

Average price across retailers: ~£2749

Available at 3 retailers

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Core

Released

2019

Sensor

47.3MP full-frame CMOS

Resolution

47.3 MP

Mount

L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)

Dimensions

148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm

Weight

898g (body only)

Weather Sealed

Yes

Performance

Autofocus

DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects

Stabilisation

5-axis IBIS — 6 stops

Burst Rate

9fps continuous with AF/AE

Battery Life

~360 shots (CIPA)

Features

Video

4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade)

Viewfinder

OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available

Screen

3.2" touchscreen, tilting

Memory Cards

Dual SD UHS-II slots

Connectivity

USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks

Detailed Specs

Sensor Format

Full frame

Viewfinder Type

Electronic

Screen Type

Tilting

Touchscreen

Yes

Card Slots

Battery Life (CIPA)

360 shots

Dimensions

149 × 110 × 97mm

Weight (Grams)

1016g

Autofocus Type

Contrast detect only

Subject Detection

Face, Eye, Animal

Max Burst Rate

9.0fps

In-Body Stabilisation

Yes (6.0 stops)

Maximum Native ISO

25600

Max Video Resolution

Max 4K Frame Rate

60fps

Log Profile

Yes

Built-in Microphone Input

Yes

Headphone Jack

Yes

HDMI Port Type

Full-size

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Who should buy this

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

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

6.9

Street

4.8

Travel

4.8

Wedding & Events

6.5

Filmmaking

6.6

Documentary

6.0

Sports & Action

6.0

Landscape

7.2

Wildlife

6.3

Casual

3.8

Food

6.7

Macro

7.7

Architecture

7.5

Astrophotography

6.6

✅ Great For

🔬

Macro 7.7 Strong on stabilisation, lens reach / ecosystem and resolution.

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Architecture 7.5 Strong on resolution, image quality / low light and screen flexibility.

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Landscape 7.2 Strong on image quality / low light, resolution and weather sealing. 47MP, IBIS, and weather-sealed to -10°C — exceptional for demanding outdoor high-resolution work.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

📷

Casual 3.8 Held back by portability and value for money.

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Street 4.8 Held back by portability and discreet body. Too heavy for street photography. AF speed is not suited to candid, fast-moving work.

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Travel 4.8 Held back by portability.

📝 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 →