New Leica SL camera model based on the Panasonic S1RII rumored to be announced next year

By LR admin | Published: December 8, 2025


Leica is rumored to announce a new SL camera based on the Panasonic S1RII (44.3MP). The new SL model will be positioned between the current Leica SL3 (60MP) and the Leica SL2-S (24MP). Here is what we know so far:

  • 44.3MP sensor (based on the Panasinic S1RII)
  • Improved AF (better than the SL3-S)
  • Video capabilities could be lower than those of other SL3 models
  • Rumored to be announced around May 2026

The Panasonic S1RII was announced in February 2025 – here is the camera’s coverage at PhotoRumors:

Panasonic Lumix S1R II camera officially announced

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