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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1

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4.1
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User ratings:
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4 stars
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4.1 out of 5
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Pros

  • beautifully smooth focus transition and exceptionally attractive bokeh
  • exceptionally clean and detailed images
  • s intuitively designed and well thought out in terms of control layout and

Cons

  • Panasonic full-frame mirrorless system below
  • this 28 second movie is 483Mb in size
  • no optical low pass filter

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • Single Auto Focus
  • 3.2 in
  • yes

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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix DC-S1

Pros

  • beautifully smooth focus transition and exceptionally attractive bokeh
  • exceptionally clean and detailed images
  • s intuitively designed and well thought out in terms of control layout and
  • filmmakers exceptional video quality and a wide range of tools to
  • excellent sharpness across the entire zoom range and is useful
  • Efficient pixel design
  • quality is really impressive
  • big
  • hefty and solid and feels like it means business
  • photo style can be adjusted and new ones can be created and saved
  • excellent in-body stabilization

Cons

  • Panasonic full-frame mirrorless system below
  • this 28 second movie is 483Mb in size
  • no optical low pass filter
  • The camera takes the same amount of time again to apply noise reduction
  • offer built-in image stabilisation

Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3.2 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
204800
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200

Panasonic - Video Reviews (2)

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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
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Optics and focus
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast adjustmentyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
AutofocusSingle Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Program
  • Sensitivity priority
  • Shutter priority
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Auto exposure lockyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
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Dimensions
Weight31.71 oz
Width5.86 in
Height3.81 in
Depth4.33 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity3050.0 mAh
Battery voltage7.4 V
Number of batteries supported1
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Image
ISO
  • 50
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • 25600
  • 51200
  • 102400
ISO minimum50
ISO maximum204800
Maximum image resolution6000 x 4000 px
White balance modes
  • AWC
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Supported image file formatsRAW
Image stabilizeryes
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.2 in
Screen technologyLCD
Display aspect ratio3:2
Touch screenyes
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
Flip-out screenyes
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Videography features
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
HD type4K Ultra HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MP4
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Design
Body typeSLR
Colour of productBlack
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
USB connector typeUSB Type-C
USB version3.1
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11a
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
PictBridgeyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.2

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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (23)

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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 First Impressions: Panasonic S1 (Should Sony Be Scared?)
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The Phoblographer
Published: 01.02.2019
First Impressions: Panasonic S1 (Should Sony Be Scared?)

If you use the Panasonic S1, then the first thing that you'll notice is how big and beefy the camera is vs many of the other options out there.

Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix S1 review
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91mobiles.com |
Published: 03.11.2019
Panasonic Lumix S1 review

The Panasonic Lumix S1 comes across as a powerful-but-pricey mirrorless camera. Read or review to know more.

Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic LUMIX S1 review: The low-light monster
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Videomaker
Published: 17.10.2019
Panasonic LUMIX S1 review: The low-light monster

Is the Panasonic S1 the full-frame GH5? In this review, we'll dig into this question and more to discover the true value of the Pansonic Lumix S1.

Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 sensor review
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DXOMARK
Published: 09.04.2019
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 sensor review

AThe Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 is the company’s first mid-range, full-frame mirrorless camera and is built around the existing L-mount originally developed by Leica and now also supported by Sigma, as part of what’s being called the L-mount alliance.

Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix S1 Review
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PDN Online
Published: 01.04.2019
Panasonic Lumix S1 Review

Read a thorough lab review of the Panasonic Lumix S1 mirrorless full-frame digital camera.

Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic S1 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 01.02.2019
Panasonic S1 Review

Don't need the resolution of the full-frame Lumix S1R but want better video? Then the Panasonic S1 may be the one for you. Find out in our Panasonic S1 review!

Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 channelnews : Hands-On Review: Panasonic Lumix S1 – Impressive Versatility
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channelnews.com.au
channelnews : Hands-On Review: Panasonic Lumix S1 – Impressive Versatility

Panasonic has taken on Nikon and Canon with the launch of its new full-frame mirrorless ‘Lumix S1’ (A$3,599) – its first digital single lens mirrorless camera to feature a 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor. The new ’S’ series is aimed at professionals and highly capable photography enthusiasts, alongside a brand-new set of Leica L Mount lenses.... Read More

Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Low Light Monster: The Panasonic Lumix S1 - Hands-on Review
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Videomaker
Published: 29.03.2019
Low Light Monster: The Panasonic Lumix S1 - Hands-on Review

Is the Panasonic Lumix S1 the full-frame version of the GH5? We put it through the paces to find out. We were surprised by its low light performance and

Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic S1 review
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digitalcameraworld
Published: 24.05.2019
Panasonic S1 review
4.5

The Panasonic S1 is the more affordable of the brand's two full-frame mirrorless cameras, but is it a good all-rounder?

Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
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Photo Review
Published: 15.05.2019
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
4.5

Panasonic's first 'hybrid' camera with 24-megapixel stills and support for 4K 10-bit video with the V-Log picture profile along with up to 6 stops of Dual I.S. stabilisation.

Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix S1 review | Cameralabs
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Cameralabs
Published: 14.05.2019
Panasonic Lumix S1 review | Cameralabs
4.0

Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix S1 review: Heavyweight for videography
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The Indian Express
Published: 01.05.2019
Panasonic Lumix S1 review: Heavyweight for videography
4.0

Here's how the Panasonic Lumix S1 performed during our review process. Read more to find out if you should purchase it or not.

Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Review: Panasonic S1 (The Camera That Gives L Mount Hope)
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The Phoblographer
Published: 16.01.2020
Review: Panasonic S1 (The Camera That Gives L Mount Hope)

The Panasonic S1 is a camera that is going to give me hope when it comes to the L mount system. I really hope that the system improves.

Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 review
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DPReview
Published: 25.06.2019
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 review
4.4

The Panasonic S1 is not only the best-built 24MP full-frame mirrorless camera on the market (though it is heavy), it keeps up with the best of its competitors in most respects. We've reviewed the S1 first, as we felt that this less expensive stills/video model will have broader appeal.

Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix S1 review: the mirrorless heavyweight
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The Verge
Published: 18.06.2019
Panasonic Lumix S1 review: the mirrorless heavyweight
4.0

Big on both price and performance

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