Compare Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II vs Sony RX1R III
In this technical comparison between the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II and the Sony RX1R III, 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 5000 USD.
| Specifications |
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II |
Sony RX1R III |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | May, 2025 | July, 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Body Dimensions | 134.4× 102.4× 91.7 mm | 113.3×67.9×87.5 mm (4.5×2.7×3.4") |
| Weight | 800g (with battery and card) | 498 g (with battery and media) |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Fixed Lens (ZEISS Sonnar T* 35mm f/2) |
| Weather Sealing | Yes (Dust, splash, and freeze-resistant to −10°C) | No (Magnesium alloy chassis, but not rated) |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor Technology | Partially-Stacked BSI CMOS | Exmor R BSI-CMOS |
| Size | Full Frame (35.6× 23.8 mm) | Full-Frame (35.9×24.0 mm) |
| Image Resolution | 24.1 Megapixels (effective) / 96MP High-Res Mode | 61.0 Megapixels |
| ISO Sensitivity | ISO 100 – 51200 (Extended: 50 – 204800) | 100 – 32,000 (Expands to 50 – 102,400) |
| Image Stabilization | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (Up to 8.0 stops of compensation) | Electronic/Digital only (Active Mode for video) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.0-inch Tilt + Free-Angle articulating touchscreen (1.84 million dots) | 3.0" Fixed Touchscreen LCD (2.36M dots) |
| Viewfinder | 5.76 million dot OLED EVF, 0.78x magnification, up to 120fps | Fixed 0.39" OLED EVF (2.36M dots, 0.7x mag) |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 779 points | 693 Phase-detection points (78% coverage) |
| Autofocus System | Phase Hybrid AF + AI Subject Detection | Fast Hybrid AF with AI Processing Unit |
| AI Subject Recognition | Yes (Humans, Animals, Birds, Vehicles, and new "Urban Sports" mode) | Real-time Eye AF (Human, Animal, Bird, Insect) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 10 fps (Mechanical); 70 fps (Electronic, blackout-free) | 5 fps |
| Formats | JPEG, RAW (14-bit), HEIF (10-bit), 96MP High-Res RAW/JPEG | JPEG, HEIF, RAW (Compressed/Lossless/Uncompressed) |
| Video | ||
| Video Performance | 6K (Open Gate 3:2) at 30p; 5.1K at 60p; 4K at 120p (1.17x crop) | 4K at 30p / 1080p at 120p |
| Bit-depth | 4:2:2 10-bit internal; Internal ProRes RAW and Apple ProRes HQ | 10-bit 4:2:2 (Internal & HDMI) |
| Audio Connectivity | 3.5mm Mic & Headphone; Supports 32-bit Float Audio (with XLR2 adapter) | 3.5mm Mic jack (No dedicated headphone jack) |
| HDMI output | Full-size HDMI (Type A) | Micro-HDMI (Type-D) |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | Dual Slots | Single Slot |
| Sensor Technology | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B; Slot 2: SD (UHS-II); Supports recording to external SSD via USB-C | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 / 5GHz) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | Ver 5.0 (Low Energy) | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) / Full HDMI | USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) / Micro-HDMI |
| Battery | ||
| Model | DMW-BLK22 (2200 mAh) | NP-FW50 Lithium-Ion |
| Battery Life | Approx. 360–380 shots (varies by LCD/EVF use) | Approx. 270 – 300 shots |
| USB charging | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Camera body, DMW-BLK22 Battery, Charger, USB-C Cable, Shoulder Strap, Body Cap, Hot Shoe Cover. | Camera, Battery, Lens Cap, Strap, USB-C Cable |
| Price | $3,199 USD / €3,499 | 5000 USD |
| Full Details | Lumix DC-S1 II - Full Specifications | RX1R III - Full Specifications |