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Panasonic LUMIX S1R II Black 2024

87 Photography Score
44.3MP full-frame8K @120fps
Why we recommend this

A 44.3MP full-frame sensor delivers high-resolution stills alongside 8K 30p and 4K 120p 10-bit video in a body 25% lighter than its predecessor. The 779-point phase hybrid AF system with AI tracking and 6.4K open gate recording provide flexible framing and reliable subject detection for hybrid workflows. This camera is best for sports and wildlife photographers who need 40fps raw burst shooting and dependable autofocus in a weather-sealed, portable build.

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Price CA$4,109
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Panasonic LUMIX S1R II S1R II Black 2024 camera

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Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Black-9 2025

85.8 Photography Score
25.2MP micro-four-thirds6K @120fps
Why we recommend this ▼

Internal Apple ProRes RAW recording and world-first 32-bit float audio via the XLR adaptor set this camera apart for streamlined video production. Its 25.2MP BSI CMOS sensor with 13+ stops of dynamic range and 7.5-stop IBIS deliver richly detailed, stable footage in a weather-sealed 816g body. This is best for solo videographers and hybrid shooters who need cinema-grade internal codecs without a bulky external recorder.

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Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Black-9 2025 camera
Price CA$3,187
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Panasonic LUMIX S S1II Black 2025

85.7 Photography Score
24.1MP full-frame6K @120fps
Why we recommend this ▼

The LUMIX S1II distinguishes itself with a 24.1MP full-frame sensor, 5.1K video, 70fps electronic burst shooting, and 8-stop in-body stabilization for hybrid stills and video work. A weather-sealed, 530g body combined with a constant f/2.8 zoom lens offers reliable low-light performance and portability despite heavy-duty specs. It’s best for sports and wildlife photographers who demand accurate subject-detection autofocus at high frame rates, as well as videographers capturing 4K 120p slow-motion content.

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Panasonic LUMIX S S1II Black 2025 camera
Price CA$4,295
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