Panasonic LUMIX S S-S18 2022
Its 18mm f/1.8 ultra-wide angle and linear motor provide silent autofocus and minimal focus breathing, setting it apart for video productions. At 454g, it’s portable and balanced for gimbals, with smooth exposure control and customizable manual focus. Best for videographers needing a lightweight, ultra-wide prime for dynamic close-ups and gimbal-mounted shoots.
About This Camera
Its 18mm f/1.8 ultra-wide angle and linear motor provide silent autofocus and minimal focus breathing, setting it apart for video productions. At 454g, it’s portable and balanced for gimbals, with smooth exposure control and customizable manual focus. Best for videographers needing a lightweight, ultra-wide prime for dynamic close-ups and gimbal-mounted shoots.
- Type mirrorless
- Weight g 454
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average connectivity (18th percentile) 18th
- Below average build (20th percentile) 20th
- Below average video (21th percentile) 21th
- Below average sensor (25th percentile) 25th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Build
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX S S-S18 | Sony a7 a7 V | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Nikon Z Z8 | Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 33MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 759 | 1053 | 493 | 425 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 30 | 12 | 30 | 15 | 60 |
| Video | - | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 454 | 610 | 590 | 820 | 476 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-S18 | 33.6 | 36.3 | 19.8 | 29.1 | 20.9 | 25.4 | 44.9 | 25.9 | 18 | 48.2 | 32.5 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.8 | 88.9 | 94.6 | 91 | 89.8 | 59.9 | 96.6 | 99.5 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.1 | 88.4 | 84.1 | 49.1 | 98.6 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 98 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 90.6 | 89.7 | 97.9 | 96 | 99.5 | 64.8 | 89 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 84.7 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 Compare | 88.1 | 89.7 | 91.6 | 81 | 91.8 | 97.2 | 95.8 | 84.1 | 85.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 99.6 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 84.1 | 41.2 | 94.2 | 84.1 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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