Upgrade Guide
Lumix Lumix S1→Lumix Lumix S1R
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Lumix S1. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Lumix S1R
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Resolution47MP vs 24MP (+23MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S1 | Lumix S1R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -2.0 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Sports | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Lumix S1 | Lumix S1R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £2,499 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2019 | |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 47MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) | |
| Autofocus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 898g body only | 898g body only | |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | |
| Screen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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