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Panasonic

Lumix S1

Original L-mount full-frame hybrid that launched the S series.

$2,499

Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

24.2 MP

Sensor

Full Frame

ISO max

51,200

Burst

9 fps

4K

60 fps

IBIS

6-stop

Weight

1021 g

Battery

400 shots

Sensor size

Panasonic Lumix S1

35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame

847 mm² area

Body size

Panasonic Lumix S1

149 × 110 × 97 mm

1021 g (2.25 lb / 36.01 oz)

149 × 110 × 97 mm · 1021 g (2.25 lb / 36.01 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

Limited
3.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor sports
  • · Subject recognition: Human, Face, Eye, Animal

Video & Hybrid

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

Landscape

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions

Travel

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for varied conditions
  • · IBIS for handheld low-light

Wildlife

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · Animal subject recognition
  • · Weather sealed for field conditions

Vlogging

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

Pros

  • Rugged build
  • Dual slots
  • Strong video

Cons

  • Older AF
  • Heavy
  • Superseded by S5 II

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Panasonic Lumix S1

Sensor

Resolution24.2 MP
Sensor type35mm Full-Frame CMOS
Sensor size35.6 x 23.8 mm
AA filterNo

Processor

ProcessorVenus Engine

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)51,200
ISO max (expanded)204,800

Shutter

Shutter typeFocal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/8000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemContrast AF with DFD technology
AF points / zones225
AF frame coverage100 %
AF low-light limit-6 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Face, Eye, Animal

Burst

Burst (mechanical)9 fps
Burst (electronic)9 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
RAW buffer depth90 frames

Video

Max resolution6K
4K max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate200 Mbps
Internal RAW videoYes
Log profileV-Log / HLG
CodecsH.265, H.264, MOV, MP4, AVCHD

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationYes
IBIS effectiveness6 stops

Body

Weight1021 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)148.9 × 110 × 96.7 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryDMW-BLJ31
Battery life (CIPA)400 shots

Storage

Card slots2
Card typesCFexpress Type B, XQD, SD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED Live View Finder
EVF resolution5,760,000 dots
EVF magnification0.78 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3.2 in
LCD typeTriaxial tilt
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMIFull HDMI (Type A)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountL-Mount