The newly developed 44.3MP full-frame CMOS sensor offers a balanced approach to high resolution, speed, and low-light performance. As an upgrade to its predecessor, the S1R II features improved processing with the L2 Engine, delivering:

 

• Expanded dynamic range for better highlight and shadow detail
• Up to 40 fps shooting with AF-C/AF-S, making it ideal for sports and wildlife photography
• High-Resolution mode allows you to produce 177MP composited stills, even while shooting handheld
• Camera can produce images of up to 177MP when used in High Resolution mode
• Improved color science for natural and true-to-life rendering
• Enhanced noise reduction for cleaner images at high ISO speeds (ISO 40-102400 expandable)

For extreme detail, 177MP High-Resolution Mode allows you to create ultrahigh-resolution composite images using sensor-shift technology, perfect for landscape and studio photography.

Designed for high-end content creators and professional filmmakers, the S1R II brings cinema-quality video capabilities to the Lumix lineup for the first time. With 8K resolution, advanced color science, and RAW recording, this camera delivers exceptional detail, dynamic range, and postproduction flexibility, becoming a true hybrid camera. Whether you’re shooting documentaries, commercials, high-frame-rate action sequences, or cinematic productions, the S1R II provides the tools to craft visually stunning footage with unparalleled control.

 

• 8K 30p 10-bit recording for ultrahigh-definition filmmaking
• 6.4K open-gate video for flexible cropping and reframing
• 4K 120p slow-motion capture for high-frame-rate cinematography
• ProRes RAW HQ internal recording, along with external RAW support
• 14 stops of dynamic range and advanced color grading tools
• 32-bit float audio via optional DMW-XLR2 adapter

For filmmakers who demand precision, the S1R II is equipped with advanced video assist tools, including:

• Waveforms and vector scopes for exposure and color monitoring
• Real-time LUTs and False Color for on-set color grading
• Flexible codecs and recording formats, including ProRes, H.265, and All-I

For the first time in the S1R series, Panasonic has incorporated Phase Hybrid Autofocus, significantly improving speed and accuracy:

 

• 779-point PDAF (Phase Detection Autofocus) ensures quick, precise focusing
• AI-powered subject detection recognizes and tracks humans, animals, and vehicles
• Enhanced eye, face, and body detection for both stills and video

The advanced autofocus algorithms provide better accuracy in low-light conditions and ensure smooth, natural focusing transitions for video production.

The S1R II features Panasonic’s most advanced stabilization system yet:

 

• 8-stop 5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) for shake-free stills
• 7-stop Dual I.S. when combined with O.I.S.-equipped L-mount lenses
• Active I.S. for video, ensuring cropless, stabilized footage, even when walking or panning