Who should buy the Lumix 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 Lumix S1R best used for?

Landscape, Portrait, Vlogging & Video, Travel.

How much does the Lumix S1R cost in the UK?

The Lumix S1R starts from £2499 in the UK, available across 4 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

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Lumix S1R

Name: Lumix 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 4 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

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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

Landscape

9.0

Portrait

9.0

Vlogging & Video

7.0

Travel

7.0

Street

4.0

Sports

4.0

✅ Great For

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Landscape 47MP, IBIS, and weather-sealed to -10°C — exceptional for demanding outdoor high-resolution work.

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Portrait 47MP produces extraordinary detail. IBIS allows sharp handheld portraits in studio conditions.

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Vlogging & Video Capable video with V-Log but 47MP files are heavy and AF is slower than rivals.

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Travel High resolution rewards travel destinations but the weight is significant for daily carry.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

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Street Too heavy for street photography. AF speed is not suited to candid, fast-moving work.

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Sports DFD AF and 9fps with heavy 47MP files are not suited to action photography.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment. See our full methodology →