We rate the Lumix S5 II as the best video camera for most people. However, the higher-end Panasonic Lumix S1R II leverages the tech progress of a couple of additional years to match and even beat the burst speed of the S5 II while using a much higher-resolution sensor – it's a more powerful camera in just about every way.

Despite being smaller and lighter, the S1RII also introduces faster phase-detect autofocus and improved stabilization.

The full-frame L-mount camera is the first to use a 44MP BSI CMOS sensor that reads out quickly enough to realize 40fps image capture and 8K video.