Panasonic Lumix S1R II Body

AT A GLANCEThe S1RII has gained a new 3-inch 1840k-dot free-angle LCD screen which trumps the two-way tilting screen on the S1R for usability, although at a slightly lower size and resolution. The free-angle screen goes with the S1R II’s pitch to being a full hybrid camera with a vari-angle screen being a lot more freeing to compose video on. Despite the small drop in resolution, the screen quality is good and keeps up with rivals. However, with it becoming increasingly easier to use your phone as an external video monitor or recorder with accessories like the Ninja Phone, or various apps including Panasonic’s own brand-new Lumix Flow app, you might find yourself using the screen less and less.The OLED viewfinder has the same resolution and a rounded eyecup as the previous S1R. The rounded eyecup should in theory let less stray light in, although I personally feel it doesn’t make all that much difference to light or comfort, but I do associate round eyecups with premium cameras. The viewfinder itself though is very nice to use, sharp, and clear with a good refresh rate, it was easy to track and compose fast-moving subjects, and there is no blackout when shooting at high frame rates.For storage, there is a CFExpress Type B slot alongside a UHS-II SD card slot, and the S1RII is also capable of recording directly to SSD. You’ll need to use either SSD or CFExpress for some of the S1RII’s highest-spec video outputs in Apple ProRes.Sensor  44.3 MP Full Frame CMOSLens mount  L-MountViewfinder  Approx. 5.76m dot, 100%, 0.78x, 60/120p, OLEDScreen  3in, approx. 1.84m dotImage Stabilization  Up to 8.0 stopsISO  80-51,200 (102,400 extended)Autofocus  Phase Detection AF system / Contrast AF systemMax Burst Speed  40fps (ES), 9fps (MS)Video  8.1K 30p (17:9), 6.4K 30p (3:2), C4K 120p, 4K 120p, FHD 1080pBattery  2200mAh, Approx. 340 images (rear monitor), 280 images (EVF)Dimensions  Approx. 134.3 x 102.3 x 91.8 mm / 5.29 x 4.03 x 3.61 inchWeight  Approx. 795 g / 1.75 lb