Upgrade Guide
Lumix S1IIE→Lumix S1R
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the S1IIE. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the S1R
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Resolution47MP vs 24MP (+23MP)
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 | S1IIE | S1R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.7 | ||
| Street | -1.6 | ||
| Travel | -1.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.8 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | -1.3 | ||
| Documentary | -2.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | -2.2 | ||
| Landscape | +0.2 | ||
| Wildlife | -1.9 | ||
| Casual | -1.7 | ||
| Food | -1.2 | ||
| Macro | -0.8 | ||
| Architecture | +0.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.9 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | S1IIE | S1R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,899 | £2,499 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2019 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 47MP | ↑ |
| Video | Open-gate 6K/30p, 4K/60p, 10-bit | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) | |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF with AI subject detection (people, animals, vehicles) | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects | |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA, LCD) | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 795g (with battery and card) | 898g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | |
| Mount | L-mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD (UHS-II) | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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