Rumors suggest the Panasonic Lumix S1R II may arrive in early 2025 with specs inspired by the Leica SL3, positioning it as a high-resolution powerhouse with an appealing price point just above the original S1R. Here’s what we might expect:

Rumored Core Specifications of the Lumix S1R II

• 60MP Full-Frame Sensor:
• 8K Video Recording: High-resolution video capture for filmmakers and hybrid shooters, likely with options for 30fps and possibly 24fps.
• Advanced Autofocus: Likely incorporating AI-powered subject recognition and tracking, improving performance in action, wildlife, and portrait photography. Panasonic is known to focus on better tracking for faces, eyes, and even animal recognition.
• Enhanced In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS): Offering potentially up to 8 stops of stabilization, ideal for handheld shooting and low-light conditions.
• New Processor: Expected to deliver faster processing speeds, reducing lag in burst shooting and video, while improving overall camera responsiveness.
• Robust Build and Ergonomics: The body is rumored to retain the sturdy build of the S1R with weather-sealing, but possibly with an improved EVF and a larger, higher-resolution rear screen.
• Updated Battery and Cooling System: Likely optimized for handling the demands of high-resolution video without overheating, with improved battery life for extended shooting sessions.

As you know Panasonic officially registered a new camera in China, it might be this S1rII or a new S1hII. Both cameras are long due for an update!

It’s official, folks! Panasonic has registered a new camera in China. This means that they are planning to officially launch a new camera within 3-4 months. All we can learn from this registration is that the camera supports 2.4GHz and 5.1GHz Wi-Fi. So this is definitely a mid to high end model.

At the moment, my guess is that it’s the new S1rII. But there is still the possibility that it is the S1hII. Hopefully trustworthy sources can tell me more about it soon!

via Weibo

I got this message from a new source. I have no clue if this is real or not:

Panasonic is considering making a full frame camera with IBIS and a 35 mm fixed anamorphic 2x lens with LIDAR auto-focus included for all filmmakers that use the 35mm 2x almost exclusively. Can do 4k 120 fps & very attractive price around 3000 dollars.

What do you think about that?

Panasonic Japan published an updated lens roadmap. Just like in the previous one we have two lenses:

• One standard zoom
• One telephoto zoom

The only thing that changed is that previously the standard zoom had a focal length of around 28-75mm. In the new roadmap this lens is more like a 24-60mm lens.