Panasonic S1R review

The Panasonic S1R is no longer the highest-resolution full frame mirrorless camera on the market, but it still has class

Panasonic S1R review

Digital Camera World Verdict

The Panasonic S1R, or Lumix S1R to give it its full title, is big, hefty and solid and feels like it means business. It handles well and produces excellent image quality – and offers 60p 4K video, too. It's entering a full frame mirrorless camera market that's suddenly looking quite crowded, and a lot will depend on the emerging L-mount lens system – and whether photographers will go for the S1R's mix of heft, image quality and video credentials over cheaper, lighter camera systems.

Pros

  • +

    Superb resolution

  • +

    4K video at 60/50p

  • +

    Dual image stabilization

  • +

    Solid handling

  • +

    Twin card slots/formats

Cons

  • -

    More expensive than rivals

  • -

    360/340-shot battery life

  • -

    Regular S1 better for video

Why you can trust Digital Camera World Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out how we test.

It took a long time for the Panasonic S1R to go from announcement to something photographers could hold in their hands. Happily it was worth the wait – just like its 24MP stablemate the Lumix S1 and the recently announced Lumix S5, this is a very good camera indeed.

Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1