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.
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
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
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 | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 DC-S1 | 78.4 | 97.1 | 90 | 61.9 | 64.3 | 49.4 | 44.9 | 84.3 | 55.2 | 53.1 | 90 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.5 | 85.5 | 99.9 | 97.1 | 97 | 84.3 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 93.5 |
| Canon EOS R EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.4 | 88 | 94.9 | 93.1 | 89.6 | 58.8 | 96.6 | 99.2 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 99.5 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.7 | 88.7 | 95 | 91 | 89.6 | 60.1 | 96.6 | 99.6 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 96.1 |
| Nikon Z9 Z9 Compare | 98.4 | 89.5 | 99.4 | 96.1 | 97.9 | 65 | 97.3 | 84.3 | 93.3 | 84.9 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.4 | 99.7 | 81.9 | 99.8 | 84.1 | 25.8 | 94.2 | 84.3 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 99.5 |