Compare Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II vs Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R II
In this technical comparison between the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II and the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R II, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $3,199 USD / €3,499 and $3,299 USD / £2,999.
| Specifications |
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II |
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R II |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | May, 2025 | March 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Body Dimensions | 134.4× 102.4× 91.7 mm | 134.3 x 102.3 x 91.8 mm |
| Weight | 800g (with battery and card) | Approx. 795g (Body, battery, and SD card) |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | L-Mount (Leica, Panasonic, Sigma alliance) |
| Weather Sealing | Yes (Dust, splash, and freeze-resistant to −10°C) | Yes; dust, splash, and freeze-resistant (-10°C / 14°F) |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor Technology | Partially-Stacked BSI CMOS | Newly developed BSI CMOS |
| Size | Full Frame (35.6× 23.8 mm) | Full-frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) |
| Image Resolution | 24.1 Megapixels (effective) / 96MP High-Res Mode | 44.3 Megapixels (Effective) |
| ISO Sensitivity | ISO 100 – 51200 (Extended: 50 – 204800) | 80 - 51,200 (Expandable to 40–102,400) |
| Image Stabilization | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (Up to 8.0 stops of compensation) | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2; up to 8.0 stops (Center) / 7.0 stops (Periphery) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.0-inch Tilt + Free-Angle articulating touchscreen (1.84 million dots) | 3.0-inch 4-axis Tilt + Vari-angle Touchscreen LCD (1.84 million dots) |
| Viewfinder | 5.76 million dot OLED EVF, 0.78x magnification, up to 120fps | 5.76M-dot OLED EVF; 0.78x magnification; 120fps refresh rate |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 779 points | 779-point PDAF |
| Autofocus System | Phase Hybrid AF + AI Subject Detection | Phase Hybrid AF with AI-driven real-time recognition |
| AI Subject Recognition | Yes (Humans, Animals, Birds, Vehicles, and new "Urban Sports" mode) | Human (Eye /Face /Head /Body), Animal, and Vehicles (including specialized "Urban Sport" detection) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 10 fps (Mechanical); 70 fps (Electronic, blackout-free) | 10fps (Mechanical); 40fps (Electronic) with AF-C and Pre-Burst (up to 1.5s) |
| Formats | JPEG, RAW (14-bit), HEIF (10-bit), 96MP High-Res RAW/JPEG | RAW, JPEG, HEIF (10-bit) --- High-Res Mode: 177MP (Handheld and Tripod modes supported) |
| Video | ||
| Video Performance | 6K (Open Gate 3:2) at 30p; 5.1K at 60p; 4K at 120p (1.17x crop) | 8K 30p (10-bit internal); 8.1K Open Gate (3:2) 24/30p; 4K up to 120p |
| Bit-depth | 4:2:2 10-bit internal; Internal ProRes RAW and Apple ProRes HQ | 10-bit 4:2:2 (H.265/HEVC, Apple ProRes RAW internal up to 5.8K) |
| Audio Connectivity | 3.5mm Mic & Headphone; Supports 32-bit Float Audio (with XLR2 adapter) | 3.5mm jacks; supports 32-bit float audio via XLR adapter |
| HDMI output | Full-size HDMI (Type A) | Full-size HDMI (Type A) |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | Dual Slots | Dual Slots |
| Sensor Technology | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B; Slot 2: SD (UHS-II); Supports recording to external SSD via USB-C | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B | Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 / 5GHz) | Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 / 5GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Ver 5.0 (Low Energy) | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) / Full HDMI | USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) with PD; Full-size HDMI; Timecode support via PC terminal |
| Battery | ||
| Model | DMW-BLK22 (2200 mAh) | DMW-BLK22 |
| Battery Life | Approx. 360–380 shots (varies by LCD/EVF use) | Approx. 350 shots (Standard) / 1,100 shots (Power Save LVF mode) |
| USB charging | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) | Supported (USB Power Delivery) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Camera body, DMW-BLK22 Battery, Charger, USB-C Cable, Shoulder Strap, Body Cap, Hot Shoe Cover. | Lumix S1R II Body, Battery DMW-BLK22, Charger, USB Cable, Shoulder Strap, Cable Protector, and Body Cap. |
| Price | $3,199 USD / €3,499 | $3,299 USD / £2,999 |
| Full Details | Lumix DC-S1 II - Full Specifications | Lumix DC-S1R II - Full Specifications |