As part of Panasonic's entry into
full-frame mirrorless, the Lumix S1 is a well-rounded camera
offering advanced feature-sets for both stills and video, along with a robust
physical construction. Characterised 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, 4:2:2 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 stabilisation helps to minimise the appearance
of camera shake by 6.0 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. CFexpress Type B/XQD and SD card slots offer flexible
storage capabilities and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity afford remote camera
control along with wireless image transferring to tablets and smartphones.
24.2MP Full-Frame MOS Sensor and Venus Engine
Featuring a full-frame 24.2MP MOS sensor, along with an
updated Venus Engine, the S1's imaging capabilities have been optimized for
high sensitivity, a wide dynamic range, and flexible recording modes. The
sensor and processor incorporate Multipixel Luminance Generation and
Intelligent Detail Processing technologies, which help to produce high
resolution and definition by suppressing color moiré, and Color Control further
enhances color reproduction, especially in the highlights and shadows. The
Venus Engine's processing power also helps to suppress noise levels throughout
the sensitivity range, from ISO 100-51200, and yield fast full-resolution continuous
shooting speeds up to 9 fps with AF-S or 6 fps with AF-C, for more than 90
consecutive raw files.
UHD 4K HDR Video Recording
Beyond stills shooting, the S1 is a highly capable video
camera featuring UHD 4K30p recording with full-pixel readout, 4:2:2 10-bit
color, and unlimited recording time along with UHD 4K60p recording for up to 29
minutes 59 seconds. Full HD recording is also supported, up to 60p with
unlimited recording times. Also, high-speed recording modes for UHD 4K60, with
30 fps playback, and Full HD 180 fps, with 30 fps playback, offer 2x and 6x
slower motion, respectively.
Complementing the video quality, a High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode, along with a
dedicated Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) Photo Style mode, can be used to expand
highlight and shadow details and offer greater flexibility when color grading.
An optional paid firmware update will be available to further heighten
recording capabilities with support for 4:2:2 sampling, 10-bit color depth
internal recording along with V-Log. Additionally, recording to an optional
external recorder is possible, via the HDMI Type A port, and support for an
external microphone and headphones are also available via dedicated 3.5mm
jacks.
Body Design
Sensor-Shift Image Stabilisation
Helping to achieve the utmost sharpness when photographing
handheld, Dual I.S. 2 combines the S1's 6.0 stop-rated 5-axis sensor-shift
image stabilization technology with lens-based 2-axis image stabilization to
compensate for a broader range of movement types to render sharper, clearer
imagery. Dual I.S. 2 requires the use of compatible Lumix lenses featuring
O.I.S. This stabilization system is able to compensate for approximately 6.5
stops of camera shake.
DFD Autofocus System
For accelerated autofocus performance, the DFD
(Depth-From-Defocus) technology quickly calculates the distance to subjects and
adjusts the focusing position in as little as 0.08 seconds, with sensor and
lens communication occurring at rates up to 480 fps. This contrast-detection
type focus method benefits both still and video recording modes, as well as
subject tracking applications, using Advanced AI Technology, where subject
type, color, size, and motion vectors are used to intelligently lock-onto the
moving subjects and ensure precise focus. When working with portrait subjects,
face/eye detection capabilities make it easier to photograph people and
prioritize focusing as specifically as on a subject's pupil. The AF Near Shift
function biases focus close to the camera, while Far Shift biases for distant
subjects. The focusing sensitivity and speed can be adjusted to further improve
performance with certain subjects. It also features 225 AF areas, which provide
excellent control over where the camera will focus. Additionally, supporting
working in low-light conditions, a Low Light AF feature enables accurate AF
performance down to -6 EV.
Benefitting manual focus operation, focus peaking is available that highlights
bright edges of contrast with a colored outline for quickly recognizing your
focus point, as well as Touch MF Assist for touch-to-focus operation. Other AF
features include an AF Point Scope setting that temporarily magnifies the
subject by 3x to 10x for confirmation of the focus position and a custom
selectable AF zone for Multi AF / Custom Multi AF.
6K and 4K PHOTO
Utilizing the S1's video recording capabilities, a trio of
still shooting modes are available for recording continuous 3:2 or 4:3 8MP
stills at a 60 or 30 fps shooting rate or 18MP stills at a 30 fps shooting
rate:
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
Bluetooth Low Energy (4.2) provides constant connection
between your smartphone or table and the camera with minimal power consumption.
For more robust wireless activities, IEEE 802.11ac and b/g/n support is also
available for faster transmission and more fluid remote control and monitoring.
Complementing the camera's wireless connectivity, Lumix Sync is an iOS and
Android app designed to pair with the camera for smartphone or tablet-based
remote shooting control and wireless image transferring. 4K video files may be
transferred to a smartphone via Wi-Fi.
Other Camera Features
Firmware Version 2.1
Adds Blackmagic RAW video output over HDMI when recording
to a Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR recording monitor, making the S1 an ideal
choice for DaVinci Resolve users. This update will require S1 users to already
have the DMW-SFU2 upgrade installed, thus making the S1 suitable for both
ProRes RAW and Blackmagic RAW recording. In addition, L. ClassicNeo and L.
Monochrome have been added in Photo Style. L. Classic Neo is a filmlike
colorful effect with soft tones; and L. Monochrome is a gentle black &
white rendering well-suited to portraiture.
What’s Included?
Specification
Lens Mount |
Leica L |
Sensor Resolution |
Actual: 25.28 Megapixel |
Sensor Type |
35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) MOS |
Image Stabilization |
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
Built-In ND Filter |
None |
Capture Type |
Stills & Video |
Shutter Type |
Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter, Electronic Shutter |
Shutter Speed |
Mechanical Shutter |
Bulb/Time Mode |
Bulb Mode |
ISO Sensitivity |
Photo |
Metering Method |
Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple,
Spot |
Exposure Modes |
Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Exposure Compensation |
-5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
Metering Range |
0 to 18 EV |
White Balance |
Presets: Auto,
Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set |
Continuous Shooting |
Up to 9 fps at 24 MP for up to 90 Frames (Raw) / 999
Frames (JPEG) |
Interval Recording |
Yes |
Self-Timer |
2/10-Second Delay |
Still Image Capture
Image Sizes |
3:2 Raw |
Aspect Ratio |
1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:24 |
Image File Format |
JPEG, Raw |
Internal Video Capture
Recording Modes |
4:2:2 10-Bit |
Video System |
NTSC |
Built-In Microphone Type |
Stereo |
Audio Recording |
AAC Audio |
External Video Capture
Raw Output |
HDMI In Raw Mode: |
External Recording Modes |
4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI |
IP Streaming |
None |
Media/Memory Card Slot |
Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
Video I/O |
1 x HDMI Output |
Audio I/O |
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm
TRS Stereo Headphone Output |
Other I/O |
1 x USB Type-C (USB 3.2 /
3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) |
Power I/O |
1 x USB Type-C
Input/Output |
Wireless |
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) |
None |
Size |
3.2" |
Resolution |
2,100,000 Dot |
Display Type |
Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
Secondary Display |
Top: Status Display |
Type |
Built-In Electronic |
Resolution |
5,760,000 Dot |
Eye Point |
21 mm |
Coverage |
100% |
Magnification |
Approx. 0.78x |
Diopter Adjustment |
-4 to +2 |
Focus Type |
Auto and Manual Focus |
Focus Mode |
Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
Autofocus Points |
Contrast Detection: 225 |
Autofocus Sensitivity |
-6 to +18 EV |
Built-In Flash |
No |
Flash Modes |
Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced
On/Red-Eye Reduction, Off, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
Maximum Sync Speed |
1/320 Second |
Flash Compensation |
-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
Dedicated Flash System |
TTL |
External Flash Connection |
Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
Operating Temperature |
14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C |
Operating Humidity |
10 to 80% |
Battery Type |
1 x DMW-BLJ31 Rechargeable
Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 3100 mAh |
Tripod Mounting Thread |
1 x 1/4"-20 Female
(Bottom) |
Accessory Mount |
1 x Hot Shoe Mount |
Material of Construction |
Magnesium Alloy |
Dimensions (W x H x D) |
5.9 x 4.3 x 3.8" / 148.9 x 110 x 96.7 mm
(Excluding Protrusions) |
Weight |
2.25 lb / 1021 g (Body with Battery and Memory) |
Package Weight |
6.385 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
9.4 x 9.15 x 6.4" |