The Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R II is a mirrorless system camera with a weather-sealed body that operates in temperatures ranging from -10 °C to 40 °C. It measures 134.3 x 102.3 x 91.8 mm with a volume of 1261.23 cm³ and weighs 795 g. The camera features a 3″ flip-out touch screen with a resolution of 2100k dots, alongside an electronic viewfinder offering 100% coverage — though the viewfinder does not tilt. A hot shoe is present for attaching an external flash, while no built-in flash is included. The camera qualifies as a system camera, allowing use within a broader ecosystem of compatible lenses and accessories.
The camera is built around a full-frame back-illuminated CMOS sensor — not a stacked variant — resolving 44.3 MP and paired with the Leica L lens mount. Native ISO reaches 51200 and can be expanded to 102400, with full manual control over ISO, exposure, shutter speed, and white balance also available. The mechanical shutter tops out at 1/8000 s, while the electronic shutter reaches 1/16000 s, and exposure times can extend to 60 s; flash sync is supported at 1/250 s. Autofocus includes phase-detection, AF tracking, and touch autofocus, alongside manual focus for complete flexibility. In-body sensor-shift stabilization is rated at 8 stops (CIPA) and can be combined with compatible lens-based stabilization systems. Continuous mechanical shooting runs at 10 fps, and a two-stage shutter and burst mode are both supported.
The Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R II records video at up to 4288 pixels wide at 30 fps, with a maximum bitrate of 800 Mbps, and supports a 24p cinema mode as well as slow-motion video recording. Phase-detection autofocus is available during video capture, and continuous autofocus remains active throughout recording. For audio, the camera includes a built-in dual stereo microphone setup along with both a 3.5 mm microphone input and a 3.5 mm headset jack for external audio accessories. Timelapse recording is also supported as an additional shooting mode.
The camera is powered by a removable, rechargeable battery with a capacity of 2200 mAh, rated for approximately 350 shots per charge according to CIPA standards. A battery level indicator is built in, allowing users to monitor remaining power during use.
The camera supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) alongside Bluetooth 5, enabling wireless connectivity and remote control via a smartphone. Physical connections include a USB Type-C port and an HDMI output, while dual card slots and an external memory slot provide flexible storage options. Raw file capture is supported, though pixel shift shot is not available. NFC and GPS are absent from the feature set. Bluetooth 5 rounds out the wireless capabilities, keeping the connectivity options straightforward and cable-friendly when needed.
