Panasonic Lumix S S1R
The 47.3MP full-frame sensor without a low-pass filter captures exceptionally detailed, high-resolution stills, while the 5.76m-dot OLED viewfinder provides a clear, 0.78x-magnification preview. Its weather-sealed, durable body houses a unique 187MP high-res mode and a triaxial tilt touchscreen for versatile composition. This camera is best for studio and landscape photographers who prioritize maximum image detail and robust build quality over lightweight portability.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong evf (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile) 93rd
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | MOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 47.3 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | Venus Engine |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 225 |
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 225 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 9 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 180 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Codec | H.264, AVCHD |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 5.76 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.0 kg / 2.2 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix S S1R | Fujifilm X-H2S | Nikon Z Z9 | Sony a1 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 47.3MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 225 | 425 | 493 | 759 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 9 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 40 | 10 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1020 | 579 | 1160 | 658 | 609 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix S S1R | 82 | 97.7 | 99.4 | 68.9 | 79.8 | 70.5 | 46.5 | 86.9 | 16.9 | 95.6 | 63.6 | 92.8 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.6 | 96.7 | 94.8 | 93.5 | 98.1 | 96.8 | 98.3 | 99.1 | 63.2 | 95.6 | 94.2 | 95.3 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 91.3 | 91.1 | 99.4 | 96.1 | 99.1 | 69.9 | 97.8 | 86.9 | 97.9 | 95.6 | 94.2 | 88.5 |
| Sony a1 II Compare | 96.2 | 98.7 | 96 | 91.4 | 99.1 | 73.2 | 93.6 | 99.6 | 63.2 | 95.6 | 97.9 | 99.6 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.4 | 95.2 | 93.5 | 98.8 | 63.9 | 97.2 | 99.1 | 63.2 | 95.6 | 94.2 | 99.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 94.9 | 97.7 | 85 | 94.9 | 85.5 | 47.5 | 95.5 | 86.9 | 92.6 | 89.3 | 88.6 | 88.5 |
Usage Scores
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