Panasonic LUMIX S1RII
Mirrorless Cameras

LUMIX S1RII

Panasonic

Released Feb 1, 2025 · Analysis updated Mar 18, 2026

Panasonic LUMIX S1RII features high-resolution image quality, long battery life, robust build and handling, comfortable ergonomics, and a large responsive viewfinder. The Panasonic LUMIX S1RII scores 87/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the mirrorless cameras category. Coverage includes reviews from Thephoblographer, Digitalcameraworld, Dpreview, and Amateurphotographer.

Critic Score

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87

based on 5 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 5 reviews

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Pros

  • Excellent image quality(3)

Cons

  • Mediocre battery life(3)
  • Expensive cfexpress cards required for raw recording(2)
  • Limited battery life(2)

5 Expert Reviews

95
Feb 25, 2025

The Panasonic LUMIX S1R II is seriously one of my favorite cameras of the year, giving photographers and still photography front and center with excellent controls and performance.

92
May 8, 2025

Panasonic has managed to do pretty much everything any Lumix fanboy would be begging for in a flagship camera – with a smaller body, faster sensor, much-improved autofocus performance, and video specs...

91
Jan 30, 2026

The Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RII is the company's latest high-resolution full-frame mirrorless camera, now beefed-up with 8K video capabilities and improved autofocus.

87
Apr 8, 2025

Panasonic will always be associated with top-notch video, but the Lumix S1RII is a brilliant stills camera too. It handles really well, gives great image quality and is excellent value for money.

72
Feb 28, 2025

The LUMIX S1RII offers exceptional image quality and features but is hampered by significant overheating issues that limit its reliability for video work.