The S1 II is the new second-tier model in the Panasonic Lumix range of full-frame mirrorless cameras. This is a hybrid photo and video camera that provides 24 megapixel photos and up to 5.9K video.

It replaces the original Lumix S1 that was released way back in 2019. The Mark II is positioned as an all-round hybrid camera with features designed to appeal to both photographers and videographers alike.

The Lumix S1 II joins the more expensive S1R II as the smallest and lightest model in Panasonic's range of full-frame mirrorless cameras, with both sharing an identical body and control layout.

The Panasonic S1 II features a newly developed partially stacked 24.1 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor which is a first for the Lumix range.

This new sensor offers 15+ stops of dynamic range in the Dynamic Range Boost mode, 14+ without, and high-speed video modes including C4K/4K 120p and 5.8K 60p.

5.1K Open Gate recording at 60/50p is available, another Lumix first, and a future firmware update promises the addition of multiple frame marker displays and Arri Log C3 compatiblity.

Other standout video highlights include up to 5.9k 60p recording with no crop, internal RAW recording in 5.8k 30p and C4K 60p to a CFexpress Type B card, and 32-bit float audio support for the first time on Lumix full-frame cameras.

The S1 II also provides HFR (High Frame Rate) recording at up to 120fps and Slow & Quick capture at up to 180fps and it has a full-size HDMI Type A terminal.

On the stills side, the partially stacked sensor and latest Venus Engine processor allow for 70fps high-speed blackout free continuous shooting with AF/AE, 10fps with the mechanical shutter, and there's also pre-burst shooting for up to 1.5 seconds.

Auto-focusing is further improved with the S1II claimed to be 1.6x faster in high frame rate video, while a new Urban Sports AF mode has been added for street dance, freestyle football, skateboarding, BMX and parkour.

The weatherproof Lumix S1 II has a thumb-controlled AF joystick on the rear, one UHS-II SD and one XQD / CFexpress memory card slot, Bluetooth 5.0 and 5GHz/2.4GHz Wi-Fi connectivity, USB Type-C charging, UVC/UAC plug and play webcam support, HEIF support and Capture One compatibility.

Other key features of the Panasonic Lumix S1 II include an 8-stop Dual Image Stabilizer, a free-angle 3.0-inch touchscreen LCD with 1.84m-dot resolution, and a 5.76m-dot, 0.78x magnification OLED viewfinder.

The Panasonic Lumix S1 II is available in June 2025 priced at £2,899 / €3,499 body-only in the UK and Europe, respectively.