As social media platforms push video higher up on the algorithm food chain, cameras have gained more video features, making the line between a camera and a camcorder much hazier than before. The result? The list of mirrorless cameras now includes a number of “hybrid” cameras, tools designed to appeal to both the still photographer and the videographer. The problem? I think too many so-called hybrid cameras leave out a few essential photo features, feeling far more video oriented than stills. But the new Panasonic S1R II may have just set a new bar for benchmarking the best hybrid cameras.
One of the things that Panasonic is known for is advanced video features. The company refers to cameras like the S5 II and the Micro Four Thirds GH7 camera as hybrid devices that are geared for both photos and video.
