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Lumix BS1H

Box-style L-mount cinema camera with S1H full-frame sensor, 6K, dual native ISO, and genlock/timecode.

$3,499

Launch price

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Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

24.2 MP

Sensor

Full Frame

ISO max

25,600

Burst

20 fps

4K

60 fps

IBIS

7-stop

Weight

870 g

Battery

640 shots

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Sensor size

Panasonic Lumix BS1H

35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame

847 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Leica L mount

30

First-party

50

Third-party

80+

Total available

Mount introduced 2018

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

94 × 94 × 66 mm · 870 g (1.92 lb / 30.69 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Good
7.5/ 10
  • · 24.2MP — solid resolution
  • · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation

Sports & Action

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · 20fps burst — fast action ready
  • · Pre-Capture records before you press shutter

Video & Hybrid

Excellent
8.5/ 10
  • · 6K video for oversampled 4K
  • · 4K 60p smooth motion

Landscape

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
  • · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds

Travel

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting
  • · IBIS for handheld low-light

Wildlife

Good
7.5/ 10
  • · 20fps burst captures fleeting moments
  • · Bird AF subject recognition

Vlogging

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
  • · IBIS reduces handheld shake

Pros

  • S1H sensor in box form
  • 6K recording
  • Dual native ISO
  • Genlock & timecode

Cons

  • No screen
  • Requires external monitor
  • Box ergonomics only

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Panasonic Lumix BS1H

Sensor

Resolution24.2 MP
Sensor typeFull Frame CMOS
Sensor size35.6 × 23.8 mm
AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorVenus Engine

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)25,600
ISO max (expanded)102,400

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemContrast + DFD
AF points / zones225
AF frame coverage90 %
AF low-light limit-4 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal, Bird, Vehicle

Burst

Burst (mechanical)8 fps
Burst (electronic)20 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes
RAW buffer depth120 frames

Video

Max resolution6K
4K max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate200 Mbps
Internal RAW videoYes
Log profileLog profile supported
CodecsV-Log, ProRes

Stabilization

In-body stabilization (IBIS)Yes
IBIS effectiveness7 stops

Body

Weight870 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)93.5 × 93.5 × 66.4 mm
Weather sealingNo

Battery

BatteryLP-E6NH
Battery life (CIPA)640 shots

Storage

Card slots2
Card typesSD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED EVF
EVF resolution3,690,000 dots
EVF magnification0.78 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeVari-angle
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMIFull HDMI (Type A)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountLeica L