Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 DC-S1

The Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 pairs a 24.2MP full-frame sensor with 5.5-stop IBIS and 4K 60fps 10-bit video in a fully weather-sealed body. A 96MP high-resolution mode and 5.8M-dot EVF make it a strong hybrid for both stills and video. Best suited for hybrid shooters who need reliable 4K video and high-resolution landscapes, though its autofocus lags behind competitors.

★★★★☆ 4.4 (4)
type mirrorless
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame
af points 225
burst fps 9
Video 4K @60fps
ibis true
weather sealed true
weight g 305
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 DC-S1 camera
66 Overall Score
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About This Camera

Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only) NEW - 2 LENS COMBO - Master Photographer Bundle OverviewPanasonic Lumix S1 & S1R - Hands-On Review As part of Panasonic 's entry into full-frame mirrorless, the Lumix DC-S1 is a well-rounded camera offering advanced feature-sets for both stills and video, along with a robust physical construction. Characterized by its full-frame 24.2MP MOS sensor, which is supported by an updated Venus Engine, the S1 offers impressive image quality along with a quick 9 fps shooting rate and expanded sensitivity range up to ISO 204800. In regard to video, the S1 can record UHD 4K30p with full-pixel readout, 4:2:0 10-bit color, and unlimited shooting times, as well as 4K60p for up to 29:59. HDR video recording is possible using the dedicated Hybrid Log Gamma mode, and a firmware update will be available to add 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording along with V-Log. Complementing both stills and video capabilities, the image sensor also utilizes an advanced DFD contrast-detection autofocus system for quick and precise focusing and subject tracking. Additionally, sensor-shift image stabilization helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake by 5.5 stops for sharper handheld shooting. Beyond the imaging attributes, the S1 is also distinguished by its body design, which incorporates an impressively high resolution 5.76m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder along with a 3.2" 2.1m-dot triaxial tilt touchscreen LCD. The magnesium-alloy body is weather-sealed to permit working in harsh conditions and has a top status LCD for reviewing shooting settings on the fly. Product Highlights24.2MP Full-Frame MOS SensorVenus Engine Image Processor5.76m-Dot 0.78x-Magnification OLED LVF3.2" 2.1m-Dot Triaxial Tilt TouchscreenUHD 4K60 Video; HDR and 10-Bit RecordingISO 100-51200Up to 9 fps ShootingContrast-Detect 225-Area DFD AF System

  • Introducing the all new Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Mirrorless Digital Camera - Offering advanced feature-sets for both stills and video, along with a robust physical construction. Characterized by its full-frame 24.2MP MOS sensor, which is supported by an updated Venus Engine, the S1 offers impressive image quality along with a quick 9 fps shooting rate and expanded sensitivity range up to ISO 204800.
  • 4K VIDEO RECORDING: the S1 can record UHD 4K30p with full-pixel readout, 4:2:0 10-bit color, and unlimited shooting times, as well as 4K60p for up to 29:59. HDR video recording is possible using the dedicated Hybrid Log Gamma mode, and a firmware update will be available to add 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording along with V-Log.
  • 90-280mm Lens: The APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 Lens from Leica is designed for full-frame and APS-C-sized L-mount mirrorless cameras. An intricate 23 elements, 17 groups optical design incorporates seven anomalous partial dispersion elements to significantly reduce chromatic aberrations throughout the zoom range and provide faithful color accuracy that is void of fringing.
  • 24-105mm Lens: The Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. from Panasonic is a flexible zoom, featuring a constant f/4 maximum aperture, for L-mount mirrorless cameras. Balancing its optical performance, this zoom is also unique due to is 1:2 maximum magnification ratio and 11.8" minimum focusing distance to suit working with close-up subjects. Additionally, an Optical Image Stabilizer helps to control the effects of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting.
  • THIS BUNDLE INCLIDES: Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. Lens, APO-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm f/2.8-4 Lens DMW-BLJ31 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery,DMW-BTC14 Battery Charger,AC Adapter and AC Mains Lead,USB Type-C to USB Type-C Cable,USB Type-C to USB Type-A Cable,Body Cap,Cable Holder,Limited 1-Year Warranty, 13 Piece Creative Filter Kit, Pro Electronics Basket Cleaning Kit - 6 Cloths, Lens Cleaning Solution, and a Lens Pen6 Inch Hard Lens Case, 10 Inch Hard Lens Case,

Overview

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 78.4
EVF 97.1
Build 90
Burst 61.9
Video 64.3
Sensor 49.4
Battery 44.9
Display 84.3
Connectivity 55.2
Social Proof 53.1
Stabilization 90

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cons

Specifications

Full Specifications

Sensor

Type MOS
Size full-frame
Megapixels 24.2
ISO Range 100
Processor Venus Engine

Autofocus

AF Points 225
Eye AF No
Animal AF No
Subject Detection No

Shooting

Burst (Mechanical) 9
Electronic Shutter No

Video

Max Resolution 4K
4K FPS 60
10-bit Yes
Log Profile Yes
RAW Video Yes
Codec H.264, H.265

Display & EVF

Screen Size 3.2
Touchscreen Yes
Articulating Yes
EVF Resolution 5760000

Build

Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs

Connectivity

Wi-Fi No
Bluetooth No
USB USB Type-C
Hot Shoe Yes

Value & Pricing

Price History

$1,000 $2,000 $3,000 $4,000 May 1May 13 $3,398

vs Competition

Spec Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 DC-S1 Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Canon EOS R EOS R6 Mark III Sony a7 a7 V Nikon Z9 Z9 OM System OM OM-1 Mark II
Type mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame 40.2MP aps-c 32.5MP full-frame 33MP full-frame 45.7MP full-frame 20MP micro-four-thirds
AF Points 225 425 1053 759 1053 1053
Burst FPS 9 20 40 30 30 120
Video 4K @60fps 8K @60fps 6K @120fps 4K @120fps 8K @120fps 4K @60fps
IBIS true true true true true true
Weather Sealed true true true true true true
Weight (g) 305 579 609 610 1160 511
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfEvfBuildBurstVideoSensorBatteryDisplayConnectivitySocial ProofStabilization
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 DC-S1 78.497.19061.964.349.444.984.355.253.190
Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare 88.195.589.585.599.997.19784.393.394.693.5
Canon EOS R EOS R6 Mark III Compare 98.48894.993.189.658.896.699.293.394.699.5
Sony a7 a7 V Compare 95.788.7959189.660.196.699.693.394.696.1
Nikon Z9 Z9 Compare 98.489.599.496.197.96597.384.393.384.984.7
OM System OM OM-1 Mark II Compare 98.499.781.999.884.125.894.284.393.394.699.5

Usage Scores

Overall (65.6)Video (56.8)Travel (70.9)Youtube (65.6)Beginner (64.4)Vlogging (70.2)Streaming (61.4)Photography (57.5)Wedding Events (56.9)Sports Wildlife (69.9)Product Photography (53.7)

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