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Panasonic Lumix S1 II
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Panasonic · Mirrorless · 24.1 MP · Full Frame · 6K video

Panasonic Lumix S1 II

KEY FACTS
BrandPanasonic
Announcement dateMay 2025
Released2025
Camera weight800 g
Camera typeMirrorless
What We Like
+Excellent hybrid camera excelling in both high-speed stills (70 fps blackout-free) and advanced video (6K open gate, 5.1K 60p)
+Industry-leading 8-stop in-body stabilization with Active I.S. for smooth handheld video and reduced rolling shutter
+Comprehensive video toolset with Dynamic Range Boost, V-Log, REAL TIME LUT, ProRes RAW HQ internal recording, and ARRI LogC3 support
+Fast, accurate Phase Hybrid AF with 779 AF points and AI-powered subject detection including Urban Sports recognition
+Compact design (800g) and fully articulating LCD ideal for run-and-gun and video production work
+Exceptional color science and versatile workflow with high-resolution (96MP equivalent) handheld composite mode and HEIF recording
Worth Knowing
−Premium pricing at $3,199 is $400+ higher than comparable competitors (Nikon Z6 III, Canon EOS R6 II) despite similar base specs
−Rolling shutter artifacts become problematic when Dynamic Range Boost is enabled (28ms readout in open gate mode)
−Autofocus performance with erratic subjects and AF-S mode occasionally less refined than top competitors
−Steep learning curve with extensive customization options and numerous settings for optimal configuration

General

Brand
Panasonic
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
May 2025
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Camera weight
800 g
Camera type
Mirrorless
Read our notes on general
The Panasonic Lumix S1 II is a capable and reliable hybrid camera that can handle many different kinds of photography and provides possibly one of the best video-based mirrorless cameras. Featuring a 24.1-megapixel, full-frame partially stacked BSI CMOS sensor, which enables blackout-free 70 fps bursts, the camera combines 5.1K 60p open gate, C4K/4K 120p, and oversampled 4K video with rich detail and low noise. 8.0-stop 5-axis and Active I.S. deliver stable results, even handheld, making it the most well-rounded set of features in any full-frame mirrorless camera, though the high asking price is justified mainly for users who take advantage of video tools.

Sensor

Type
24.1MP full-frame partially stacked BSI CMOS
Dynamic Range
15 stops (Dynamic Range Boost mode), 14+ stops (standard mode)

Autofocus

System
Phase Hybrid AF with AI subject detection
AF Points
779 selectable AF points
Features
Eye detection, face detection, Urban Sports recognition, pre-burst capability

Photography

Burst Shooting
70 fps (electronic shutter, blackout-free); 10 fps (mechanical shutter)
High Resolution Mode
96MP-equivalent handheld composite
File Formats
RAW, JPEG, HEIF, RAW+JPEG, RAW+HEIF

Video

Maximum Resolution
6K Open Gate 30p (3:2); 5.1K 60p (4:3)
High Frame Rates
4K/C4K 120p (with small crop); oversampled 4K up to 60p
Color Depth
10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording
Codecs
ProRes RAW HQ internal, V-Log, ARRI LogC3, HEIF
Max video resolution
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The best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video.
6K

Image stabilization

IBIS
8-stop 5-axis in-body image stabilization
Active Stabilization
Active I.S. technology

Build

Dimensions
134.3 x 102.3 x 91.8mm
Material
Magnesium alloy

Display

Viewfinder
OLED electronic viewfinder, 5.76 million dots, 0.78x magnification, 120Hz refresh rate
Rear LCD
3.0-inch fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84 million dots

Media

Card Slots
Dual card slots: CFexpress Type B (Slot 1), SD UHS-II (Slot 2)
Recording
Direct USB-SSD recording support

Connectivity

Wireless
Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
Ports
USB Type-C
Features
UVC/UAC webcam support, Frame.io Camera to Cloud integration

Battery

Type
Li-ion DMW-BLK22
Voltage
7.2V
Capacity
2200mAh, 15.84Wh

Software ecosystem

Apps
LUMIX Lab, LUMIX Flow, Capture One, Frame.io Camera to Cloud
Mount
L-Mount (compatible with Panasonic, Leica, Sigma lenses)

Optics

Megapixels
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The higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture.
24.1 MP050
Sensor format
ⓘ
Refers to the most commonly used sensor sizes.
Full Frame
In-body stabilisation
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In-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake.
Yes
Viewfinder type
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The viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens.
Electronic
Lens mount
ⓘ
The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Leica L

Features

Weather sealing
ⓘ
Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes
Wi-Fi
ⓘ
Built-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly.
Yes

Storage and battery

Dual memory card slots
Yes