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Panasonic LUMIX S1II DC-S1M2BODY9 Black

Thanks to Dynamic Range Boost, its 24.1MP partially stacked CMOS sensor achieves 15 stops of dynamic range and internal 5.8K ProRes RAW HQ recording for cinema-grade video. Blackout-free 70 fps burst and 60p open gate recording—a first for Lumix—provide flexible capture for high-speed subjects and versatile framing. This mirrorless body is tailored for sports and wildlife photographers who demand rapid burst speeds and for videographers who need high-dynamic-range, raw internal footage.

★★★★★ 5.0 (2)
type mirrorless
Sensor 24.1MP full-frame
af points 779
burst fps 70
Video 6K @120fps
ibis true
weather sealed true
weight g 1637
Panasonic LUMIX S1II DC-S1M2BODY9 Black camera
90 Overall Score
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About This Camera

The LUMIX S1II combines expressive photo quality with advanced video capabilities, featuring a new 24.1MP partially stacked CMOS sensor for high-speed readout and stunning clarity. Capture 5.1K 60p open gate, C4K/4K 120p, and oversampled 4K video with rich detail and low noise. Dynamic Range Boost, REAL TIME LUT, and HEIF recording offer greater creative control and workflow flexibility. With blackout-free burst shooting up to 70 fps and AI-powered Phase Hybrid AF, it’s built to keep up with fast-moving subjects. 8.0-stop 5-axis and Active I.S. deliver stable results, even handheld. Seamless app integration—including LUMIX Lab, LUMIX Flow, Capture One and Frame.io—makes the S1II a versatile tool for modern creators.

  • 24.1MP Partially Stacked CMOS sensor with expressive detail and true-to-life tonesExpands creative possibilities in both photography and videography with the newest Lumix sensor that dramatically boosts processing efficiency.
  • Up to 15 Stops w/Dynamic Range BoostThanks to the Dynamic Range Boost, the sensor combines two types of image data at each pixel: one prioritizes saturation using the sensor’s low ISO circuit, and the other prioritizes low noise using the high ISO circuit. ​This results in HDR video with smooth gradation, rich tones, and a balance of low noise and high saturation.​ The 15 stops of Dynamic Range are the highest ever for a Lumix S camera.
  • Burst Shooting AFS/AFC 70 fps with Blackout-free (Fastest in Lumix S-Series) Mechanical 10 fpsCapture up to 70 fps Blackout-free with AFC or AFS. This is the fastest burst shooting among all Lumix S-Series cameras. Get up to 10 fps AFC or AFS with the mechanical shutter. Never miss a moment with additional burst shooting functionality, H+ mode which prioritizes speed, 14-bit Raw which can be accessed in any mode, or SH Pre where you can capture photos up to 1.5 seconds pre-burst.
  • Lumix's First Ever 60p Open Gate RecordingRecord in 3:2 ratio and have your content ready to be easily edited into any crop necessary. The S1M2 has the capabilities to record in Open Gate in 5.1K 60p or 6K video 30p. This is the first ever Lumix camera to be able to achieve 60p via Open Gate.
  • Internal RAW RecordingShoot with minimal setup, maximizing agility as the S1M2 recording ProRes RAW HQ internally. Up to 5.8K 5760x3040 17:9 & 29.97p C4K 4096x2160 17:9 & 59.94p

Overview

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 97.2
EVF 95.1
Build 99.4
Burst 96.7
Video 95
Sensor 46
Battery 99.3
Display 84.3
Connectivity 93.3
Social Proof 67
Stabilization 98

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong build (99th percentile) 99th
  • Strong battery (99th percentile) 99th
  • Strong stabilization (98th percentile) 98th
  • Strong af (97th percentile) 97th

Cons

Specifications

Full Specifications

Sensor

Type CMOS
Size full-frame
Megapixels 24.1
ISO Range 50

Autofocus

AF Points 779
AF Type AFS (Single) / AFC (Continuous) / MF
Eye AF Yes
Animal AF Yes
Subject Detection Yes

Shooting

Burst (Mechanical) 70
Burst (Electronic) 70
Max Shutter 1/8000
Electronic Shutter Yes

Video

Max Resolution 6K
4K FPS 120
10-bit No
Log Profile Yes
RAW Video Yes
Codec MOV, MP4, HEVC, RAW, MPEG-4

Display & EVF

Screen Size 1.84
Touchscreen Yes
Articulating Yes
EVF Resolution 5760000

Build

Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 1.6 kg / 3.6 lbs
Battery Life 1150

Connectivity

Wi-Fi Yes
Bluetooth Yes
USB USB-C 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI HDMI
Hot Shoe Yes

Value & Pricing

vs Competition

Spec Panasonic LUMIX S1II DC-S1M2BODY9 Sony a7 a7 V Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Nikon Z Z8 Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 OM System OM OM-1 Mark II
Type mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless
Sensor 24.1MP full-frame 33MP full-frame 24.2MP full-frame 45.7MP full-frame 40.2MP aps-c 20MP micro-four-thirds
AF Points 779 759 1053 493 425 1053
Burst FPS 70 30 12 30 15 120
Video 6K @120fps 4K @120fps 4K @60fps 8K @120fps 6K @60fps 4K @60fps
IBIS true true true true true true
Weather Sealed true true true true true true
Weight (g) 1637 610 590 820 476 511
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfEvfBuildBurstVideoSensorBatteryDisplayConnectivitySocial ProofStabilization
Panasonic LUMIX S1II DC-S1M2BODY9 97.295.199.496.7954699.384.393.36798
Sony a7 a7 V Compare 95.788.7959189.660.196.699.693.394.696.1
Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare 98.48894.588.584.149.498.684.393.394.698
Nikon Z Z8 Compare 90.589.598.196.199.56588.984.393.394.684.7
Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 Compare 88.189.591.981.191.597.195.884.385.494.693.5
OM System OM OM-1 Mark II Compare 98.499.781.999.884.125.894.284.393.394.699.5

Usage Scores

Overall (90.1)Video (77.5)Travel (72.7)Youtube (88.8)Beginner (91.2)Vlogging (75.8)Streaming (73.9)Photography (71.6)Wedding Events (77.6)Sports Wildlife (93.4)Product Photography (67.9)

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