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When the Panasonic S1R was announced last year, I was very excited that a company was creating a real professional competitor to Sony. But when I held it in my hand, I grew concerned about its size. It's big: the antithesis of what mirrorless cameras...
We've been shooting with the S1R in a variety of situations, to show what the Panasonic flagship can do.Read modeSample galleriesWe've been shooting with the S1R in a variety of situations, to show what the Panasonic flagship can do.Read...
Things change so quickly that it's impossible to evaluate cameras without considering the big picture. Even just a month ago, I would have had a more positive view of the S1R. After all, it has a great new mount, excellent handling and build quality,...
All in all, we found the Panasonic LUMIX S1R as a solid mirrorless camera, something that is actually durable and is sturdy enough to carry around without thinking twice about how you to handle it. In terms of performance, you can rely on the quick...
The Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R delivers impeccable high-resolution images thanks to a stabilized 47MP full-frame sensor, but it's heavier and more expensive than competing...
If you've already glanced at the pros and cons at the start of this review you'll notice the language we've used for the pros, and this isn't hyperbole: what the Panasonic Lumix S1R does, it does very well indeed, and given that this is a first model in...
What a piece of kit. Panasonic might be new to the full-frame market, but with a debut like the S1R, it's safe to say we've got a real contender on our hands. It has pro-level controls and build, and produces superb images. We're optimistic about the...
Here's the latest S1R in the flesh! As we noted here, this is a 47.3MP 35mm full-frame mirrorless camera, a first for Panasonic and one of their first offerings to the L-mount Alliance. It comes with a 5-axis in-body image stabilization system and...
The Panasonic Lumix S1R has it all: excellent image quality, excellent video quality, great handling, weather sealing, fast performance, and an easy to use menu system. There are some unique features, including the ability to shoot 187mp images! The...
The Lumix S1R 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. But while it offers a few features its Sony, Canon and Nikon full frame mirrorless rivals don't...
There's a lot to like about the S1R, from its impressive video specs to its extensive feature set and still image quality. No camera is perfect and the S1R's size and price are definite drawbacks next to its close competitors. Still, we think there is...
The Panasonic LUMIX DC-S1R is an extremely well built professional camera with significant protection against the elements. It combines speedy performance with very high 47.3-megapixel resolution, providing exceptional image quality that stands out from...
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