Upgrade Guide

Lumix S1 II→Lumix Lumix S1R

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Lumix

S1 II

£2200

2025

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

Lumix S1R

£2499 (+£299)

2019

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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 Lumix S1R

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Full spec comparison

Spec	S1 II	Lumix S1R
Price	£2,200	£2,499
Released	2025	2019	↓
Sensor	24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS	47.3MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution	24MP	47MP	↑
Video	6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal	4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade)
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle)	DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops	5-axis IBIS — 6 stops
Burst Rate	30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical)	9fps continuous with AF/AE	↓
Battery Life	~400 shots (CIPA)	~360 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	680g (body only)	898g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78×	OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots	3.2" touchscreen, tilting
Mount	Leica L-mount	L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)
Memory Cards	Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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