Panasonic S1R II L-Mount Mirrorless Camera
Panasonic will roll out new firmware updates for its L-mount S1R II, S1 II and S1 IIE mirrorless cameras today/tomorrow (depends on what part of the world you are), bringing some serious upgrades. The updates promise better thermal control for longer recording times without overheating, improved autofocus performance, a new low-bitrate video recording option, and added compatibility with the new S 100-500mm f5-7.1 O.I.S. lens when used with Panasonic teleconverters.
UPDATE: Firmware Updates are now released and can be found at Official Panasonic L-Mount Firmware Page
Panasonic Lumix S1R II Ver. 1.3 / S1 II Ver. 1.2 / S1 IIE Ver. 1.2 Updates
- Improved Thermal Control Algorithm for Longer Recording Time:
- The thermal control algorithm has been improved to make the recording time less affected by environmental factors.
- Addition of Lower-Speed Option for SH Burst Shooting:
- A lower-speed option has been added to SH burst shooting, including pre-burst shooting. (*1)
- AF Improvements:
- Auto-recognition frames for only the main subject can now be set for display while using autofocus.
- AF frame display for human eye recognition can be set to ‘rectangular’ while using autofocus.
- Enhanced tracking AF stability through algorithm improvements.
- Added Video Features:
- The option for the low-bitrate video format “MP4(Lite)” can now be selected.
*3.8K (3840×2560) 29.97p/25.00p 50Mbps
- Improved compatibility:
- Compatibility with our interchangeable lens S-R100500 and teleconverter (DMW-STC14/STC20) has been improved.
- Support for LUMIX Smartphone App, LUMIX Flow Ver.1.4:
- External monitor function allows applying LUTs to live view, displaying multiple frame markers, and showing focus frames.
- Other Functionality Improvements and Enhancements:
- An icon indicating that the preview effect is disabled will be displayed on the shooting screen when [Constant Preview] is set to [OFF].
- ISO Auto can be set in the [ISO Displayed Setting] menu in the Custom Menu.
- A bug where the live view quality differed between standby mode and video recording mode when applying false color has been fixed.
- Added a 1.6x display option for the Anamorphic Desqueeze Display.
- The base ISO sensitivity can now be visible on the ISO sensitivity setting screen when Dual Native ISO is set to AUTO.
- The default setting for functions registered to the sub video rec. button has been changed to “No Setting” in both Photo Mode and Playback Mode.
- The processing time for focus stacking has been improved through algorithm enhancements.
- A menu that allows you to display the live view with the same quality during both standby and video recording modes has been added. (*2)
LUMIX Smartphone App, LUMIX Flow Ver.1.4:
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- Support for LUT view assist – LUT live view is available in the app and can be toggled ON or OFF.
- Support for multiple frame marker display – The same frame markers shown on the camera is output to the app as live view.
- Improved AF frame display for various recognition in Automatic Detection
*1 S1II and S1RII only.
*2 S1II only.
| FEATURE and SPECS COMPARISON | |  |  |  |
| Model | Panasonic S1R II | Panasonic Lumix S1 IIE | Panasonic Lumix S1 II |
| Sensor Resolution | 44.3 MP | 24.0 MP | 24.0 MP |
| Announced Date | 2025-02-25 | 2025-05-13 | 2025-05-13 |
| Camera Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS | Partially-Stacked CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full frame | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor Sensitivity | ISO 80 - 51200( expands to 40 - 102400) | ISO 100 - 51200( expands to 50 - 204800) | ISO 100 - 51200( expands to 50 - 204800) |
| Lens Mount | Leica L | Leica L | Leica L |
| Image Stabil. | Sensor-shift ( up to 8.0 stops) | Sensor-shift ( up to 8.0 stops) | Sensor-shift ( up to 8.0 stops) |
| Eye Tracking Focus | | | |
| Weight | 795g | 795g | 800g |
| Dimensions | 134 x 102 x 92mm | 134x 102 x 92mm | 134x 102 x 92mm |
| Weather Sealing | | | |
| Focus Points | 779 | 779 | 779 |
| Min AF Detecting Range | -6eV | -6eV | -6eV |
| Animal Eye Tracking | | | |
| Focus Stacking | | | |
| Post Focus | | | |
| Focus Bracket | | | |
| Minimum Shutter | 60 sec | 60 sec | 60 sec |
| Maximum Shutter | 1/8000sec | 1/8000sec | 1/16000sec |
| Maximum Shutter Electronic | 1/16000 sec | 1/8000 sec | 1/16000 sec |
| Shutter Life | 400000 | 400000 | 400000 |
| Continuous Drive | 10.0fps | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Max Video Reso | 7680 x 5760 | 5952 x 3968 | 5952 x 3968 |
| Video fps at Max | 30p, 25p, 24p | 30p, 25p, 24p | 30p, 25p, 24p |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Max Video Color Depth | 10bit | 10bit | 10bit |
| Storage Slot | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| UHS Support | UHS-II | UHS-II | UHS-II |
| CFexpress Support | Type B | Type B | Type B |
| Battery Life | 350 | 380 | 350 |
| Battery Model | DMW-BLK22 | DMW-BLK22 | DMW-BLK22 |
| RAW Video | | | |
| Webcam | | | |
| Anti Flicker | | | |
| Microphone Port | | | |
| Headphone Port | | | |
| Wifi | | | |
| Weather Sealing | | | |
| Timelapse | | | |
| Screen Type | Fully articulated | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
| LCD Size | 3.00" | 3.00" | 3.00" |
| Screen dots | 1840000 | 1840000 | 2100000 |
| Touch Screen | | | |
| Viewfinder | | | |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78x | 0.78x | 0.78x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 5,760,000 | 5,760,000 | 5,760,000 |
| Selfie Friendly Screen | | | |
| High Resolution Mode | | | |
| AF Joystick | | | |
| Bluetooth | | | |
| Full-size HDMI Port | | | |
| Vehicle Tracking | | | |
| Price | Amazon, B&H Photo | Amazon, B&H Photo | Amazon, B&H Photo |
