Upgrade Guide

Lumix S1→Lumix S1R

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

You own

Lumix

£1499

2019

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

S1R

£2499 (+£1,000)

2019

⚖️

Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the S1. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the S1R

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.

Full spec comparison

Spec	S1	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

Compare side-by-side

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