If you’re into professional content creation or cinematography, then you have to take care of the Rolling shutter in your camera. Let’s talk about Panasonic’s Lumix S1R II, a camera packed with versatile modes and high-resolution potential. However, since the camera uses the 44.3MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor, it’s a traditional sensor with a 25ms readout speed.
The question isn’t just “How bad is it?” but “How can you make it work for you?” In a recent hands-on test done by Tech Through the Lens channel and Gerlad Undone, they did a really extensive and very useful test, let’s find out the important details of the test
Beyond the Numbers: What Does Rolling Shutter Really Mean?
STacked vs Non-Stacked vs Global Shutter Sensor – We all know when we are working with stacked CMOS sensors we do not have to worry that much, that’s the reason why professional camera makers like RED mostly use Global shutter sensors. But, ARRI ALEXA cameras, including models like the ALEXA 35 and ALEXA Mini LF, primarily use rolling shutter technology, not global shutter. While ARRI is known for its high-quality image sensors, they currently lack a cinema camera with a global shutter, but thats a comletely different set of topic.
Average Sensor Readout Speed Table
Sensor Type
Typical Readout Speed Range
Notes & Examples
BSI CMOS
15–40 ms (1/50–1/25 sec)
Common in mid-tier cameras. Faster than traditional CMOS but slower than stacked designs. Sony A7 IV has a sensor readout speed of 26.8 milliseconds
Stacked CMOS
5–15 ms (1/200–1/66 sec)
Significantly faster due to integrated memory and processing. Example: Sony A1 (~4.8 ms at 50MP). Z9’s readout is 4ms.
Global Shutter CMOS
<1–5 ms (1/1000–1/200 sec)
Captures all pixels simultaneously, eliminating rolling shutter. Example: RED raptor, komodo, Sony A9 III (~1 ms or less, estimated), industrial sensors like Sony Pregius (~2–3 ms).
Lumix S1R II Sensor Readout speed
The Lumix S1R II’s wide range of shooting modes enables variable writing speed in the camera, the best part is now we have detailed information of the readout speed of each mode summarized in the table below
Panasonic S1R II Sensor Readout Speed Table
Mode/Resolution
Estimated Readout Speed
Notes
Open Gate (6.4K, DRE On)
~23 ms (1/43 sec)
“sloppy” at 23 ms, typical for high-res BSI CMOS mode.
4K 48p
~15 ms (1/66 sec)
significant jump to 15 ms with an 11% crop, faster readout mode. Since the readout pattern changed due to crop
4K 24p
~23–25 ms (1/43–1/40 sec)
Estimated based on slower baseline BSI CMOS performance (similar to Open Gate without crop trick).
4K 120p
~10–12 ms (1/100–1/83 sec)
Estimated as the fastest rolling shutter mode, but subsampled with trade-offs in quality.
8K 30p
~25–30 ms (1/40–1/33 sec)
Estimated for full-sensor 8K; slower due to higher data load, aligned with BSI CMOS limits.
Open Gate (8.1K, Future)
~25–30 ms (1/40–1/33 sec)
Projected based on 8K performance; firmware update expected to maintain similar readout.
Stills (44.3MP, Electronic)
~20–25 ms (1/50–1/40 sec)
(~1/50 sec) and typical BSI CMOS behavior for high-res stills.
The S1R II’s rolling shutter varies wildly depending on how you configure it, with this table we wanted to give shooters a practical sense of what’s usable—and what’s not.
The 48p Hack: Speed Without Sacrifice
That’s the best part of the test, during the test while Shooting in 4K or 5.9K at 48p (with the intention of dropping it onto a 24p timeline) unlocks a hidden gem. Yes, The camera does an 11% Crop in 16:9 recoding mode due to the crop, when the sensor readout area becomes less and maybe the camera is using slightly different readout pattern, a read speed that goes from 23ms to mind whopping 15ms. And there is no compromise with the AF system of the S1R Mark II camera in 4k 48p mode.
The camera is still able to deliver 11.9 stops of dynamic range in 4k 48p mode, don’t forget to keep on the Dynamic Range Expansion (DRE) while recording.
Use a 360-degree shutter, cut half the frames in editing, and you get a fast mode that avoids rolling shutter problems without ruining the picture. For filmmakers who care more about smooth motion than a full frame, this trick could be a big win.
Panasonic S1R II – 8k & 4k 120fps mode
The Panasonic S1R Mark II camera records 8K video recording internally at up to 30fps in 10-bit H.265 with 14 stops of dynamic range, well I think Camera processing power touches its limit while shooting 8K and that’s why subject detection of the camera gets disabled, A firmware update (expected later in 2025) that will address several issues regarding performance update. BTW, in almost the same price range we have Nikon Z8, was released back in May 2023, can record 8K 60fps internally with full-time AI AF in 12-bit N-RAW at a data rate of 722.5 MB/s.
Meanwhile, 4K 120p mode of the Camera doesn’t show any rolling shutter issues while recording high-speed videos due to its linked skipping readout mode that enables faster readout at a Higher Frame rate, but exposure isn’t proper, a significant amount of 1.5x crop, and since the processor is soaked up in processing 4k 120fps video the AF performance degrade. We are very sure in the upcoming Nov 2025 update Panasonic will fix most of the issues.
The Verdict: A Camera of Choices
The Panasonic S1R Mark II detailed test showed us how we can use this camera to its maximum potential, and during the entire test, the Camera never shut down due to overheating issues. but if you are confused between the Nikon Z8 OR Panasonic S1R II, we have done a short comparison that will help u decide which camera u should get between the two. So, overall the camera is made for professionals, kudos to Panasonic for putting their best innovation in the S line of Full-frame cameras.
Panasonic LX100 Mark III and Panasonic S1H Mark II camera are coming, as well as a telephoto lens is also coming, so let’s explore the type of information we have related to all these, starting from the key points of this article.
Key points of this article
Panasonic Confirms Development of a Fixed-Lens Compact Camera
Panasonic is Developing New Telephoto Lenses
Successor of the Panasonic S1H Camera in Development
The Lumix LX100 series was started by Panasonic in 2014, and it has been one of the most favorite cameras among professional photographers. It offers a 24-75mm equivalent Leica high-quality lens. The LX100 Mark II camera was released in 2018 with a 17-megapixel Micro Four Thirds format sensor.
As per reports, the LX100 II series line was discontinued by Panasonic Japan back in 2022 [source]. The reports at that time suggested that Panasonic was shifting its entire focus toward the development and announcement of mirrorless cameras.
Panasonic LX100 III Confirmation
The interviews, conducted with Panasonic managers , By a Chinese photography site, siad they are working on fixed lens compact camera, highlight the company’s response to a recovering fixed-lens camera market.
Now, as of March 4, 2025, based on recent interviews with Panasonic representatives, without specifically taking the name of the LX100 Mark II camera successor, they have confirmed in the interview that they are working on a fixed-lens compact camera, and it is under development.
Panasonic S1H Mark II
An interview video with Panasonic’s Matt Frazer has been released on the CineD YouTube channel. The interview itself confirms the development of the Panasonic S1 H II camera
(What about the Lumix S1HII?) The successor to the S1H will come out eventually, but there is a development order to it, and it made sense to start with the successor to the S1R, since the sensor was already ready.
(Will there be more LUMIX products this year?)
Of course, we are working on future camera developments, and new products will be released in the future. I can’t really comment on the specific timeline, but I believe that many people will be satisfied with the new products that Panasonic will release. source CINED
Upcoming L-mount lenses will have a focal length exceeding 300mm. That’s a clear indication that more and more high-end L-mount lenses are coming alongside the announcement of the S1H Mark II camera, which is focused on speed over resolution.
Rumors of a Panasonic Camera Inspired by Leica Q3
Prior to CP+ 2025, there were some rumors that Panasonic may announce a camera that is very similar to Leica Q3, possibly inspired by its design while having almost the same core specifications. However, at the same time, we cannot deny the possibility of a full-frame compact camera from Panasonic.
Upcoming Cameras and Lenses Confirmed by Panasonic
To organize the findings, here’s a table summarizing key points:
Aspect
Details
Fixed-Lens Cameras
Confirmed in development, possibly an LX100 successor, with no specific release date.
Telephoto Lenses
Need to be acknowledged, R&D increased, focus on full-frame >300mm, L-mount alliance collaboration.
S1H Successor
In development, targeting professional video, potential 8K features, no launch date.
Market Insight
Fixed-lens market recovering, young interest in retro CCD style noted.
Conclusion: Panasonic’s Future Developments
So, the conclusion is that, based on the CP+ 2025 interviews, Panasonic is very actively working on the research and development of a fixed-lens compact camera as well as the Panasonic S1H Mark II camera. They are also focusing on high-quality L-mount telephoto lenses with enhanced video capabilities. We will update you as soon as we get any new information related to these developments.
According to the latest rumors surfaced from reputed rumor mills, the Panasonic S1R Mark II camera announcement date is now confirmed, and it is said to arrive in February 2025. Take look at the set of updated specification of the upcoming camera
Panasonic S1R Mark II Core Specification [Updated specs]
44MP – Full frame CMOS Sensor
No Optical low-pass (anti-aliasing) filter
ISO 80 – 51200( expands to 40 – 102400)
5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
3.00″ Fully Articulated Screen
5760k dot Electronic viewfinder
9.0fps (40.0fps Electronic) continuous shooting
8K at 30fps , 4K at 60fps and FHD at 60fps Video Recording
10-bit 4:2:2 Color Sampling
Built-in Wireless
800g. 134 x 102 x 92 mm
Weather-sealed Body
Collaboration – Panasonic X Capture One – Panasonic has just collaborated to announce the S1R Mark 2 camera with Capture One. Capture One is industry-leading RAW editing software, so they have collaborated to bring out the maximum from the upcoming S1R Mark 2 camera.
One more Camera announcement is Due on April 2025
There is one more that Panasonic will be announcing a new camera in April 2025. The source of the rumor mill suggests is a very unique camera, although, after the Panasonic S1R Mark II update, we are waiting for the Panasonic S1H Mark II camera. Stay tuned, more updates coming.
We will publish more details very soon as we get any new updates.
It’s almost confirmed that Olympus will soon be announcing a retro-style camera, Olympus Malaysia has recently published a teaser image. The image shows the original OM-1 with the year “2025” visible in the reflection. Just after the teaser was published, rumor mills released several leaked images of the same camera.
Possible specifications of the upcoming camera and its announcement date:
The name of the OM-D vintage camera may be “OM-3”
Announcement around Chinese New Year (around January 29th)
New sensor (whatever that means)
Stay tuned, and we will update you as soon as we get any information related to the upcoming camera, like leaked images and full specifications.
According to the latest rumors coming from the rumor mill, the Panasonic S1R Mark II camera is expected to arrive sometime in February 2025. Well, that’s really exciting news for Panasonic enthusiasts. The Panasonic S1R was announced back on February 1, 2019. Panasonic S1R was delisted in December 2023, and for the past year, it’s almost out of stock in almost all online stores and retail stores, meaning the stock pipeline is virtually clear for a new announcement. Take a look at the rumored specification of the upcoming Panasonic S1R Mk II camera
Panasonic S1 Mark II Specification
60MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Sensor
Maestro IV Image Processor, 8GB Buffer
Hybrid AF System with PDAF & Contrast AF
5.76m-Dot 0.78x-Mag. EyeRes OLED EVF
3.2″ 2.3m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
8K, C8K, 4K, C4K & FHD 10-Bit Recording
ProRes 1080p & Apple MFi Support
ISO 50-100000, Up to 15 fps Shooting
5-Axis Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization
CFexpress Type B & SD UHS-II Card Slots
Sty tuned we will post full specifications and leaked images as soon as they become available.
Panasonic registered a new dual-band WIFI machine P2305A. So far, there are three new dual-band wireless machines P2305A, P2307A, and P2303A, Generally a camera maker takes 3 to 4 months to announce a camera once a product gets registered in the wireless certification agency, 2025 will surely bring a lot of new gear to us. Feeling so excited …
Along with the Panasonic G97 mirrorless camera, Panasonic today also announced the compact camera Panasonic ZS99. It is actually a re-launch of the Panasonic TZ95 compact camera, which has now been discontinued. As usual, the display has been updated along with some minor upgrades. But one of the most important things that we will miss in this camera is the electronic viewfinder, which was actually present in the TZ95 but is now removed.
The camera features a small sensor, while at the very same time is capable of zooming up to 30x optically, and with digital zoom, you can reach up to 60x.
Panasonic ZS99 Digital Camera Major Features
20.3MP 1/2.3″ High-Sensitivity MOS Sensor
Leica DC Vario-Elmar 30x Zoom Lens
24-720mm (35mm Equivalent)
3.0″ Tilting 1.84m-Dot Touchscreen
UHD 4K Video at 30p, HD Video at 120fps
5-Axis Hybrid O.I.S.
ISO 6400 and up to 30 fps Shooting
4K Photo Modes and Post Focus
USB-C Charging & Data Transfer
Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
Available from 10 Feb 2025. You can pre-order from here B&H Store
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