I've tested the Panasonic Lumix S1R II, and it beats its bulky predecessor in almost every respect
The Panasonic Lumix S1R II is the new flagship model for Panasonic’s Lumix S series of full-frame mirrorless cameras , replacing the original, 2019-released S1R. Built first and foremost for capturing massive amounts of detail (the ‘R’ in its name presumably referring to ‘resolution’), the S1R II features a new full-frame 44.3MP CMOS sensor and can record 8K video at up to 30fps, not to mention 4K video at 120fps – a significant resolution and frame rate improvement over its predecessor. Panasonic is trumpeting meaningful advances in other areas too, most notably autofocus, continuous shooting speed and image stabilization, all while reducing the overall size and weight of the camera body in comparison to the Lumix S1R . Having had a couple of days to put some of these claims to the test using a pre-production review sample, I’m ready to share my first impressions of the Lumix S1R II. Read on for my hands-on review – and don’t forget to check back soon for a full, in-depth and exte...