• FULL FRAME SENSOR – 24.2-megapixel full-frame (35.6mm x 23.8mm) MOS sensor that provides a wide dynamic range and excellent performance at high sensitivity. (ISO 51200 Max sensitivity)
• 4K HDR VIDEO - 4K 60p/50p, 4K 24/30P unlimited recording, 4K60P 29:59 min limited recording. HDR Mode and Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG). V-Log with Internal 4:2:2 10-bit 4k30/24p (4K60p output only) available via optional software upgrade key.
• 96MP HIGH RESOLUTION MODE – A sensor shift technology suitable for taking very high-resolution landscapes and fine art photos via tripod with toggleable motion correction capabilities
• LVF and MONITOR – 3.2” 2,100K-dot RGBW LCD monitor (3:2 aspect ratio) with triaxial tilt moving element, plus large 5,760k-dot high-resolution OLED eye viewfinder
• RUGGED MIRROLESS CAMERA DESIGN – Dust/splash*/freeze-resistant design withstands heavy field use under harsh conditions for high mobility

The Panasonic LUMIX S1 Digital Single Lens Mirrorless (DSLM) camera incorporates a 24.2 megapixel high resolution 35mm full-frame MOS sensor. The LUMIX S1 utilizes the new L-Mount standard, which boasts a well-balanced, large inner diameter and compact dimensions for a flange focus to realize optimum size and performance as a digital mirrorless camera system.

The LUMIX S1 yields unprecedented image quality with high resolution, rich gradation and superior color reproduction. A high-speed, high-precision AF system based on advanced control technology over the lens, the sensor, and the new Venus Engine enable the user to capture the precise moment in the finest detail. The LUMIX S1 Series also boasts industry-leading video recording performance (4K 60p/50p), intuitive control, a rugged design for heavy field use, durability, and expandability. The LUMIX S1 is splash resistant* and dust resistant but also operates down to -10 degrees Centigrade. The mirrorless camera’s shutter unit is also durable for approximately 400,000 cycles. Camera performance, lightweight construction, and Dust/Splash/Freeze-Resistant Design are some of the features you’ll enjoy while shooting with the Panasonic LUMIX S Series Digital Mirrorless Cameras. 

NOTICES AND DISCLAIMERS: Splash Resistant* / Dust Resistant: SPLASH RESISTANT is a term used to describe an extra level of protection this device offers against accidental exposure to a minimal amount of moisture, water or dust. Splash Resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this device is subjected to direct contact with water. MINIMIZING DAMAGE: In order to minimize the possibility of damage, please be sure the following precautions are taken: (A) The Splash Resistant feature only works in conjunction with the cameras, lenses, and accessories that carry the same Panasonic Splash Resistant certification. (B) The device is not designed to be Dust and Splash Resistant when or if a USB connection cable or the cable holder is attached to it. (C) Make sure that all doors, socket caps and terminal covers are securely closed. (D) Make sure that you are in a dry and secure place when changing the battery, lens or memory card, or other accessory. After changing, make sure their protective doors are securely closed. (E) If this device is exposed to water, sand or any other foreign material clean it as soon as possible, taking the necessary precautions that the foreign substance does not get inside the device. CAMERA MONITOR CLEANING: If sand, dust, or liquids such as water droplets adhere to the monitor, wipe them off with a dry soft cloth. (A) Not doing so may cause the monitor to respond incorrectly to touch operations. (C) If the monitor is closed when such liquids are present, malfunction may result. COLD TEMPERATURES: When using in cold temperatures (10C to 0C (14 F to 32 F): Attach a Panasonic interchangeable lens with a minimum recommended operating temperature of 10 C (14 F) before use. CAUTIONS: Do not place your hands inside the camera mount of the digital camera body. Since the sensor unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or damage.

S1 FULL FRAME SENSOR

The LUMIX S1 incorporates a 24.2-megapixel full-frame MOS sensor. It also utilizes a new Venus Engine, which is exclusively tuned for LUMIX full-frame cameras, and its Multipixel Luminance Generation and Intelligent Detail Processing realize natural, high-resolution expression while suppressing color moiré. Three-dimensional Color Control improves the color reproduction of both bright and shadow areas. An AR coating applied on the sensor minimizes ghosts and flaring even in backlighting. This results in natural, true-to-life images from low to high sensitivity. Taking advantage of sufficient light condensation, the LUMIX S1 boasts a wide dynamic range and reproduces sharp images with exceptional clarity. Noise is minimized even when shot at maximum ISO 51200 high sensitivity. It is an ideal camera to use especially in low-light situations.

S1 IS IDEAL FOR VIDEO

The LUMIX S1 supports professional use in videography by taking advantage of the stunning expression performance that a full-frame camera can offer. It records smooth 4K 60p/50p video and enables full-pixel readout of signals in 30p/25p to save truly beautiful footage. Furthermore, the LUMIX S1 will comply with 4:2:2 10-bit internal video recording and V-Log after an optional software upgrade key (sold separately).

DFD FOCUSING TECHNOLOGY

Panasonic’s advanced Contrast AF system with DFD technology has evolved through the development of numerous mirrorless cameras to make the AF system within the LUMIX S Series of cameras nearly flawless. It achieves a fast level of focusing speed and also a tracking performance that is made possible by the adoption of Advanced AI Technology that accurately recognizes moving target subjects.

L-MOUNT LENS SYSTEM

Drawing on the vast expertise of the L-Mount Alliance with Leica Camera and Sigma, various interchangeable lenses are available for the LUMIX S Series.

STABILIZATION

The LUMIX S Series Mirrorless cameras offer integrated Body I.S. (Image Stabilizer) for powerful handshake correction. Panasonic developed an algorithm that precisely calculates shake information acquired not only from a gyro-sensor, but also from the image sensor and accelerometer sensor. This enables more accurate shake detection and compensation, making it possible to use a 5.5-stop slower shutter speed*1. Combining the Body I.S. (5-axis) in the camera and the O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer, 2-axis) in LUMIX S Series lenses, the 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 compensates for larger movements that were conventionally uncontrollable. Maximizing both O.I.S and B.I.S. is highly beneficial in telephoto shots and in adverse situations, such as in low-light or with one-handed shooting with a 6-stop slower shutter speed*2. The 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 works for both photo and video recording, including 4K. The Body I.S. compensates for camera movement even when other L-Mount lenses without O.I.S. are used.

*1 Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=50mm, when S-X50 is used.

*2 Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=105mm, when S-R24105 is used.

S1 HIGH RES MODE

Taking full advantage of its high-resolution sensor, the LUMIX S1 provides a High-Resolution mode that faithfully reproduces precise details to be saved as beautiful, highly realistic JPEG/RAW still images. Eight consecutive images are automatically shot while shifting the sensor using the Body I.S. (Image Stabilizer) mechanism and synthesized into a 96-megapixel equivalent (12,000 x 8,000-pixel) image via the new Venus Engine, which boasts high-speed signal processing. This mode is suitable for taking natural landscapes or fine arts with delicate details. This magnificently high-resolution photo is ideal for landscape photography of stationary subjects using a tripod. However, it can also be used in situations where moving subjects are included in the scene, by switching the sub mode.

HLG PHOTO MODE

The HLG*1 Photo mode is a whole new style of photo expression that Panasonic proposes. It provides a wider dynamic range to reproduce light and shadow with more natural contrast. The HLG Photos are produced as an HSP file*2 with compressed high-brightness signals in stunning 4K resolution (3,232 X 2,160) or Full resolution (5,984 X 3,984) in addition to JPEG/RAW files. It excels in the expression of lights, such as sparkling starlight or glaring sunlight. Photographers can show those vibrant images by playing them back on the latest Panasonic 4KTV and other compliant devices via HDMI cable connection.

*1 “HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)” is an international standard (ITU-R BT.2100) HDR format.

*2 Recorded pictures can be output over HDMI to devices (TV, etc.) that support HLG format pictures for viewing.

Additionally, devices that also support the HSP format can directly play back images.

SHUTTER MECHANISIM

The high-precision shutter unit offers the highest shutter speed at a maximum 1/8000 second to capture spur-of-the-moment, fast moving subjects and to use a high-speed lens with a fully open aperture even outdoors for impressive defocusing. The external flash can be synchronized to a shutter speed of a maximum 1/320 second*.

* As of Feb 2019, feature only supported on DMW-FL580L flash.

DFD FOCUSING TECHNOLOGY

Panasonic has achieved a high-speed AF with its advanced control technology over the major devices - lens, sensor and imaging engine. The lens and sensor communicate at a maximum 480 fps. Combining the Contrast AF with DFD technology, the LUMIX S1 realizes an ultra-high-speed, high-precision AF of approximately 0.08 sec.*1 The LUMIX S1 also boasts high speed burst shooting at 9 fps (AFS) or 6 fps (AFC). With its high subject tracking performance, the LUMIX S1 never loses the target subject. As a camera that excels in low-light shooting, the LUMIX S1 boasts -6EV*2 luminance detection performance with Low Light AF thanks to the higher sensitivity and optimized tuning of the sensor.

*1 11EV, at wide-end with S-R24105 (CIPA) in LVF120 fps setting.

*2 -3EV (low light AF works even if the shooting subject is low in contrast (@10%) with F1.4.

FACE / EYE DETECTION TECHNOLOGY

The face/eye detection technology makes it possible to capture people in crisp focus, the Eye AF even detects the pupil of the eye and precisely focuses on it for impressive portrait shooting.　The LUMIX S1R/S1 also incorporates Advanced AI Technology that detects specific subjects - humans and fast-moving animals and birds. The camera keeps tracking these subjects even when they turn their back to the camera.

6K PHOTO MODE

For more continuous burst shooting, 6K PHOTO* makes it possible to capture unmissable moments at 30 fps by extracting the frame with the best timing out of a 6K burst file (in 4:3 or 3:2 aspect ratio) to save as an approximate 18-megapixel equivalent high-resolution photo. The 4K PHOTO enables 60-fps high-speed captures in approximate 8-megapixel equivalent resolution. In 6K PHOTO /4K PHOTO, three exclusive modes can be chosen from depending on the situation; 6K Burst/4K Burst, 6K Burst (Start/Stop)/4K Burst (Start/Stop) and 6K Pre-burst/4K Pre-burst. Users can choose the most suitable burst shooting mode in addition to the regular consecutive shooting mode in full resolution depending on the situation.

* 6K PHOTO is a high speed burst shooting function that cuts a still image out of a 4:3 or 3:2 video footage with approx.18-megapixel (approx. 6000 x 3000 effective pixel count) that the 6K image manages.

LVF

The LVF (Live View Finder) is the key factor for completing the ultra-high-speed response of the camera. The LUMIX S1 has the largest-in-class Real View Finder which boasts a high 5,760k-dot resolution. The 0.78x magnification ratio can be switched to 0.7x or 0.74x according to the shooting situation. Adoption of a high-speed, high-precision OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) for the LVF achieves smooth display at 60 fps/120 fps (switchable) and high-speed response with minimum time lag of less than 0.005 sec as well as 10,000:1 high contrast for exceptional visibility. With minimum distortion and high optical performance, this Real View Finder provides a natural view as seen with the naked eye. It is always sharp and clear from the center all the way to the corners.

TILTING MONITOR

The 2,100K-dot high resolution monitor in 3:2 aspect ratio has adopted a triaxial tilt moving element to secure both durability and operational ease. It also has a touch control system. Live View Boost is another practical feature that makes it possible to check the composition even in total darkness by boosting the sensitivity just for live view. It also incorporates a Night mode that provides mild backlighting. It lets the user watch the subject comfortably even right after viewing the monitor while in a dark situation for a long time. LUMIX S Series cameras include a large Status LCD on the top, allowing users to check the settings at a glance, even while the camera is powered off.

GRIP AND ILLUMINATED CONTROLS

To make the camera so it can be used like a part of the photographer's body, the LUMIX S Series cameras provide a firm grip, making it easy to hold for long periods. The control buttons and dials are located based on an ergonomic study to enable the user to concentrate on shooting. The adoption of an 8-directional joystick and refined UI (User Interface) also supports quick operation during shooting. In addition, illuminated buttons can be of help in low-light situations. An operation lock lever prevents unintentional operation, and the user can choose which operation to lock.

DURABILITY

To be tough enough to withstand heavy field use, the main structure is composed of a magnesium alloy full die-cast front/rear frame. Robust construction and a sealing for every joint, dial, and button makes the LUMIX S Series cameras not only splash resistant* and dust resistant but also enables operation down to -10 degrees Centigrade. The shutter unit is also durable for approximately 400,000 cycles.

DUAL MEMORY CARD SLOTS

The LUMIX S1 is equipped with a double Memory Card slot compatible with SD (UHS-II) and XQD Memory Cards for high-speed, high-capacity continuous data recording. Users can flexibly choose the recording method from Relay Recording, Backup Recording or Allocation Recording using the double slots. It will also be compatible with CFexpress in the near future. The 7.2-V 3,100 mAh high-capacity battery can be quickly charged via USB PD (USB Power Delivery) using the bundled USB3.1 Type-C cable. And it also realizes high-speed data transfer.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

A variety of new accessories are available for the LUMIX S Series Mirrorless Cameras including Remote Shutter (DMW-RS2), Eyecup (DMW-EC6), Battery Grip (DMW-BGS1) and USB Adaptor (DMW-BTC14). The USB Adaptor also complies with USB PD and enables quick power charging in approximately 2 hours. The camera can be used while charging via this adaptor. The conventional External Flash (DMW-FL580L / FL360L / FL200L) can also be mounted on the LUMIX S Series cameras.

S1 VIDEO AND V-LOG

The LUMIX S1 features outstanding video recording performance for professional videography with 4K 60p/50p image quality. There is no recording time limit for both Full-HD and 4K (24/30p) video. Notably, the High Sensitivity MOS Sensor on the LUMIX S1 achieves full-pixel readout for an excellent S/N ratio. The HDR (High Dynamic Range) is a mode to reproduce both the bright parts and dark parts of an image, making it look just like human eyes see it. The camera records video with a designated gamma curve compatible with ITU-R BT.2100, and you can now choose Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) in Photo Style. The LUMIX S1 further expands its potential with a firmware update including 4:2:2 10-bit internal video recording and V-Log with an optional paid software upgrade Key (sold separately).

HIGH SPEED VIDEO PERFORMANCE

As a camera from Panasonic that has been overstepping the limit of video performance in digital cameras, a host of functions are available on the LUMIX S Series. The High-Speed Video lets users record slow-motion video in 4K (/50/48 fps maximum 2x slower in 30p) and FHD (180/150 fps, maximum 6x slower in 30p).

CONNECTIVITY TERMINALS AND PORTS

For the terminal, an HDMI Type A is provided. Plus, a cable lock holder for the HDMI cable is included in the LUMIX S Series to prevent unplugging trouble on location. LINE input is also supported by a 3.5-mm microphone jack. This makes it possible to input sounds from an external audio device, for more efficient video production. A 3.5-mm headphone jack is also available. In addition, it complies with the Microphone Adaptor DMW-XLR1 (sold separately), which is a plug-in type adaptor for an XLR microphone to record high-quality stereo sound. It is ideal for lip-sync recording. Dedicated switches allow direct, quick control. MIC, LINE and CONDENSER MICROPHONES are switchable.

OTHER FEATURES

Photo Style featuring a new Flat mode

To shorten post-processing work, JPEG photos can be adjusted precisely according to the photographer’s intention. The LUMIX S1 also provides a Flat mode that features a plain finish with less contrast and saturation for versatile use.

Variable aspect ratios with new 65:24 and 2:1

In addition to the standard 3:2, 4:3,16:9 and 1:1, 65:24 (Film Panorama) and 2:1 (6 x 12 cm) aspect ratios are available for photo shooting.

I.S. Status Scope

The user can consciously remove the cause of shake by checking a pointer that indicates the camera’s shaking condition. It is available while the viewfinder or rear monitor blacks out even during a long-time exposure.

Flicker Decrease

When the flickering of a fluorescent light is detected, the camera indicates it and releases the shutter when its effect is the least to suppress the discontinuity of exposure or color across a sequence of photos.

*Not available in 6K PHOTO, 4K PHOTO and Post Focus.

Highlight Weighted Light Metering Mode

The Highlight Weighted Light Metering Mode meters light with the priority on highlighted parts, to prevent it from washing out.

New AWBw Auto White Balance mode

In Auto White Balance, a new AWBw that retains a reddish tint is available in addition to conventional AWB (standard) and AWBc (bluish tint). AWBw reproduces healthy, rosy skin color even under fluorescent light.

Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi 5GHz (IEEE802.11ac)* / 2.4GHz (IEEE802.11b/g/n)

Compatibility with Bluetooth 4.2 (called BLE: Bluetooth Low Energy) enables constant connection with a smartphone/tablet with minimum power consumption. The settings of a LUMIX S1 camera can also be copied and transmitted wirelessly to other S1 cameras when using multiple S1 cameras*1. Also, Wi-Fi 5GHz (IEEE802.11ac)*2 is effective in addition to 2.4GHz (IEEE802.11b/g/n.) This provides even secure and stable connection not only with a smartphone/tablet but also with other devices on location for smooth remote control. Transmission speed of photo/video data is also increased up by using the 5GHz-band*2.

*1 The Settings of LUMIX S1R can be copied to S1R only and the settings of LUMIX S1 can be copied to S1 only.

*2 5GHz Wi-Fi is not available in some countries.

Lumix Tether

This software enables tethered shooting via USB. Users can control the camera by connecting it to a PC via USB. It lets you view the image on a large PC screen while shooting, which is helpful in commercial photoshoots of portraits, products and so on, where continuous confirmation is required. You can use [6K PHOTO] [4K PHOTO] and start and stop video recording with tethered shooting. It is also possible to choose the folder to save the image files in the PC.

Lumix Sync

Lumix Sync is a new application for iOS/Android devices, which enables photo transmission to a smartphone or tablet via easy wireless connection. It also allows remote control of the camera using a smartphone or tablet.