Panasonic Lumix DC-S1

Panasonic LUMIX DC-S1 series
DC-S1R with Camera Grand Prix 2019 award plaque
Overview
MakerPanasonic
TypeMirrorless
Released
  • S1, S1R: 23 March 2019 (2019-03-23)
  • S1H: 25 September 2019 (2019-09-25)
  • BS1H: 16 December 2021 (2021-12-16) Made-to-Order
Lens
Lens mountLeica L-mount
Sensor/medium
Sensor typeCMOS without low-pass filter
Sensor sizeFull-frame (36 × 24 mm)
Sensor makerSony
Maximum resolution
  • S1: 6000 × 4000 (24.2 megapixels)
  • S1R: 8368 × 5584 (47.3 megapixels)
  • S1H, BS1H: 6000 × 4000 (24.2 megapixels)
Film speedS1: 100 - 51200 (standard) 50 - 204800 (expand)
S1R: 100 - 25600 (standard) 50 - 51200 (expand)
S1H, BS1H: 100 - 51200 (standard) 50 - 204800 (expand)
Recording mediumXQD card, SDXC card, each 1 slot
BS1H: SDXC dual slot
Focusing
Focus areas225 points
Shutter
Shutter speeds1/8000 sec - 60 sec
(S1R: maximum 1/16000sec by electronic shutter)
Continuous shooting9 fps
Viewfinder
Viewfinder magnification0.78
Frame coverage100%
Image processing
Image processorVenus Engine
White balanceyes
General
LCD screen
  • S1, S1R: 3.2 inch, 2.1 dots touchscreen, 3-way tilting
  • S1H: 3.2 inch, 2.3 dots touchscreen, variable angle
  • BS1H: none
BatteryDMW-BLJ31
USB-PD rechargeable
AV port(s)USB3.1 Type-C, micro HDMI
Data port(s)IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-fi, Bluetooth Low Energy
Body featuresIn-body image stabilization (B.I.S. or IBIS)
Dimensions
  • S1, S1R: 148.9 × 110 × 96.7 mm (5.86 × 4.33 × 3.81 in)
  • S1H: 151 × 114.2 × 110.4 mm (5.94 × 4.50 × 4.35 in)
  • BS1H: 148.9 × 110 × 96.7 mm (5.86 × 4.33 × 3.81 in)
Weight
  • S1, S1R: 1,017 g (2.242 lb) (including battery and SD card)
  • S1H: 1,164 g (2.566 lb) (including battery and SD card)
  • BS1H: 585 g (1.290 lb) (body only)
Made inPR China
Chronology
SuccessorPanasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1M2 series

The Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 is a mirrorless camera that Panasonic announced on September 25, 2018,[1] and released on March 23, 2019.[2][3] It was the company's first digital camera to feature a full-frame sensor. The "LUMIX S series" was named as a "specialized model" designed for professional use, offering high image quality, functionality, and ruggedness.[4]

It adopted the Leica L-Mount based on the "L-Mount Alliance" jointly announced by Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma Corporation on September 25, 2018.[5] Panasonic's development team determined that the L-Mount offered advantages for both still photography and video; by leveraging the large camera body, they were able to incorporate excellent operability and powerful features.[2]

The DC-S1 (featuring a 24.2-megapixel sensor) and the DC-S1R (featuring a 47.3-megapixel sensor) were released simultaneously on March 23, 2019.[2] Additionally, the DC-S1H—equipped with a vari-angle LCD and enhanced video recording capabilities—was released on September 25, 2019, followed on December 16, 2021, by the DC-BS1H, a box-style camera dedicated to video recording that was sold on a made-to-order basis.

The DC-S1R won Camera Grand Prix Camera of the Year 2019.[6]

Galleries

DC-S1 model

DC-S1H model

DC-BS1H model

References