LUMIX S1II

Panasonic

LUMIX S1II

110 positive 3 neutral 34 negative

Based on 147 Reddit mentions

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Thoughts on Lumix S5iix for video vs what I currently use (Nikon Z8)

Hey there! Full time business photographer videographer here. Looks like you’re hitting the limit of using a hybrid photo camera for long form video. The Nikon Z8 is an incredible camera, but some would say it isn’t built for hour plus continuous recording, especially in a theater environment. Readi

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drewkawa in r/Lumix

April 22, 2026 1:50 AM

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Old Sony Users Who Switched To Panasonic; Any Regrets?

Over the past eight years, I’ve shot professionally with Sony cameras. I’ve used the a7III, a7IV, a7R V, and the FX3. They’re solid tools, no doubt about it. When Panasonic released the original Lumix S1, I decided to try it out of curiosity. I loved a lot about the camera, but the autofocus perform

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pattovt in r/Lumix

December 20, 2025 12:25 AM

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Camera recommendations for film student?

In no particular order: Panasonic S1ii Nikon Z8 or ZR Sony A7v Canon R6iii Read the reviews, watch the videos and hold them in your hand and check out the menus. Any of them would do a great job. But there isn't one perfect camera: some have open gate, some have RAW, some have higher frame rates, yo

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Robert_NYC in r/videography

January 6, 2026 2:49 PM

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Lumix S1II vs Nikon Z8 for 60/40 Video/Photo

I have both. I wanted a second body for video and picked up an S1ii a few weeks ago. Z8 has been my main photo beast for awhile. I find myself using the S1ii more and more as my edc and I've really been enjoying using it as true hybrid. For some reason it makes me want to get out and take more video

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GeologistPositive132 in r/Lumix

December 19, 2025 3:34 AM

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Best video camera worth buying the MOST currently in your opinion?

I can only speak to full frame. If you don't need the ABSOLUTE best in autofocus, and want to avoid breaking the bank, the Panasonic S5IIX does absolutely everything well. One step up in price will give you a big step up in performance to the Panasonic S1II. Another step up in price will give you an

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yeahbutstill in r/cinematography

January 18, 2026 11:42 PM

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S1R II / S1 II or Sony A7V?

if you are mainly looking to shoot video, the s1ii is the clear best choice. for photography s1rii has higher resolution and better evf while a7V has better af, less rolling shutter and slightly better dynamic range. if you are going to shoot photos as much as video, the a7V might be the best option

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berke1904 in r/Lumix

February 24, 2026 7:44 AM

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upgrading from the GH5S? New S1II or wait for the FX3II?

There aren’t really any rumors about an FX3ii yet. I used a GH5/GH5s for years until 2021 when I got an A7siii due to the autofocus and low light ability. If Panasonic had come out with something with decent autofocus at that point I would probably still be with them. Though that being said I own 2x

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RegulusWolf in r/Lumix

May 27, 2025 7:53 AM

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Switching to Lumix S1RII (or S1II) for professional photography?

Hi, first of all I'd like to point out that based on your description in your post you can't go wrong with either of these great 2nd generation LUMIX cameras. If I may I'd like to share with you why we chose the S1 II over the S1R II. We tested the S1R II for a couple of months side by side to the S

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MichaelsHardline in r/Lumix

March 24, 2026 8:52 AM

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Lumix S1II vs Nikon Z8 for 60/40 Video/Photo

Thanks for sharing so much! Very helpful. I wondered if someone out there had both the S1ii and the Z8. All those features/reasons for the S1ii really are compelling to me since I think I'll still end up using it more for video than photo. Such a great camera. Something about that Z8 really is nice

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MattLangley in r/Lumix

December 19, 2025 5:07 AM

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Worried about Panasonic at the International Broadcast Conference

Definitely not! Panasonic is used quite widely amongst content creators and is seen as THE value proposition. The S1H is still one of the only hybrid mirrorless cameras in the Netflix approved camera list and with the S1ii we are now getting Arri log. Let’s not also forget that the L mount alliance

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Adamsk117 in r/Lumix

September 12, 2025 8:42 PM

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