Panasonic LUMIX S S1II Black 2025
Panasonic
87 Overall Score
vs
Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B 2023
Sony
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Panasonic LUMIX S S1II Black 2025
72 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
The camera is praised as a powerful hybrid workhorse with excellent autofocus, stabilization, and color science, especially for stills and open gate video. However, video-focused users complain about limited internal RAW recording (only cropped modes) and a confusing menu system. Some also note poor photo performance in certain conditions and a small included bag.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus
- Great stabilization
- Superb color science
- Open gate video
- Versatile hybrid features
Cons
- Limited internal RAW recording
- Confusing menu system
- Small included bag
- Poor photo performance in some conditions
- No full-frame internal RAW
Autofocus 3
Stabilization 2
Color science 3
Video capabilities 5
Menu system 2
Build quality 2
Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B 2023
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Video
Beginner
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S1II | Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.100000381469727 MP | 61 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 50★ |
| Processor | — | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 693 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 70 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 70 fps★ | 7 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/2000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | MOV, MP4, HEVC, RAW, MPEG-4 | S-Log3/S-Cinetone |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.72 kg★ | 0.72 kg |
| Battery Life | 1150 shots★ | 440 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX S S1II Black 2025
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong video (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B 2023
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong video (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S S1II Black 2025
No current pricing available
Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B 2023
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S1II
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 8 of 33 specs.
