Upgrade Guide
Lumix S1 II→Lumix S1R II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the S1 II. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the S1R II
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Resolution44MP vs 24MP (+20MP)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | S1 II | S1R II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.2 | ||
| Street | -0.1 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | -0.4 | ||
| Documentary | -0.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.8 | ||
| Landscape | +0.7 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.5 | ||
| Casual | -0.1 | ||
| Food | +0.4 | ||
| Macro | +0.3 | ||
| Architecture | +0.7 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.3 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | S1 II | S1R II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,200 | £2,699 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 | |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame partially-stacked CMOS | 44.3MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 44MP | ↑ |
| Video | Open-gate 6K/30p, 5.9K/60p, 4K/120p, internal ProRes RAW, 10-bit | 8K/30p (first for Lumix), 4K/120p (1.1x crop), 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF with AI subject detection (people, animals, vehicles) | Phase-hybrid AF (779 points) with AI subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS with cropless E.I.S. | 8-stop IBIS with Dual I.S. 2 | |
| Burst Rate | 70fps electronic | 40fps electronic | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 360 shots (CIPA, LCD) | 350 shots (CIPA, LCD) | ↓ |
| Weight | 800g (with battery and card) | 820g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 5.76M dots | |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | Fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | L-mount | L-mount | |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD | CFexpress Type B + SD (UHS-II) |
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