Panasonic Lumix S1 and S1R

PANASONIC TOOK ITS time announcing its first full-frame mirrorless cameras. That time, though, has been well spent in making sure nearly everything about the Lumix S series snappers is perfect. Both the S1 and the S1R are rugged, well designed, easy to use and produce some stupendous results with excellent colour rendition. The choice between the two comes down to whether you’re a videographer or a stills photographer, and how much spare change you have lying around.

Both S series cameras are identical externally, and come with specs sheets that are similar but with some key differences. To cut a long story short, the more expensive S1R, with its