Panasonic Lumix S S1R II Black 2025
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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong video (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong build (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong af (97th percentile) 97th
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q2 202673/100
Buyers praise great image quality, autofocus, and Open Gate, but one reports overheating and poor battery life after a firmware update.
- Excellent image quality, autofocus, and color science for hybrid shooting.
- Open Gate video format is a standout, flexible feature.
- Overheating and poor battery life after latest firmware update.
- Solid build, suitable for YouTube and editing work.
- Q1 202675/100
Buyers praise image quality and value versus Sony alternatives, but note overheating still hampers reliability for long video or live streaming.
- Exceptional still image quality and premium build.
- Overheating persists after firmware, limiting extended video use.
- Competitive value and performance under $4000 versus Sony.
- Works well for non-video tasks; no overheating in stills or short shoots.
- Q3 202510/100
Reviewers praise the camera's hybrid capabilities but report severe overheating during video use, even in air-conditioned rooms, making it unreliable for professional work.
- Camera overheats quickly during video recording, even with dummy battery and SSD.
- Praised as best hybrid camera used, with fantastic video and features.
- Audio quality is severely lacking, requiring external XLR adapter.
- Excellent photography capabilities but overshadowed by overheating issues.
Based on 11 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.1 MP |
| ISO Range | 40 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 779 |
| AF Type | -6 to +18 EV |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 40 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 70 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 1080p FPS | 240 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | MOV, MP4, HEVC, RAW, MPEG-4 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 5.76 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
| Battery Life | 1150 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix S S1R II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a1 a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 779 | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 493 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 40 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 710 | 609 | 658 | 579 | 1160 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix S S1R II | 96.9 | 95.1 | 97.4 | 95.1 | 98.8 | 44.9 | 99.4 | 82.8 | 58.2 | 84.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.3 | 87.3 | 94.5 | 92.8 | 89.3 | 58.3 | 96.4 | 98.9 | 92 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95.3 | 98.5 | 96.5 | 90.4 | 98.8 | 67.6 | 91.8 | 99.4 | 96.7 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 87.4 | 95.4 | 89.2 | 84.8 | 95.2 | 97.5 | 96.8 | 82.8 | 92 | 93.6 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 89.9 | 89 | 99.6 | 96.1 | 98.8 | 64.2 | 97.3 | 82.8 | 92 | 84.4 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.3 | 89.7 | 88.7 | 99.8 | 84.3 | 40.6 | 94.2 | 82.8 | 75.6 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Best Buy 3 offers From $2,900
Amazon 1 offers From $2,900
B&H Photo 2 offers From $2,998
Adorama 1 offers From $3,298
Price History
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