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Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
48 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Consumer ratings:
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Editorial reviews:
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4.0 out of 5
13 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
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1 stars
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Pros

  • extremely smooth footage with a great amount of detail and vibrant output
  • the device manages to uphold its promise
  • Lumix S1 is quite capable

Cons

  • S1 is its price tag
  • slow-mo video
  • The noise only starts to creep in when you go beyond ISO 6400

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.08x4.56 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 22
  • Single Auto Focus
  • 3.2 in
  • yes

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1

Pros

  • extremely smooth footage with a great amount of detail and vibrant output
  • the device manages to uphold its promise
  • Lumix S1 is quite capable
  • dedicated buttons for White balance
  • ISO and exposure
  • Lumix S1 performs fairly well
  • The dynamic range is pretty good too
  • it looks very nice and is equally nice to use
  • Menu navigation The menu is very robust
  • it feels great in the hand
  • performance was much better

Cons

  • S1 is its price tag
  • slow-mo video
  • The noise only starts to creep in when you go beyond ISO 6400
  • lack of record time limit is a first for a full frame camera
  • they use different types of media is unfortunate
  • it s not difficult to navigate through the options
  • we often left the camera on accidentally
  • the bit rate is limited to 72 megabits per second
  • battery charger or some other proprietary bit of equipment
  • The ISO 6400 shot below is obviously overexposed
  • Lumix S1 is forgiving

Panasonic Lumix DMC-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
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors13.0 Mpx
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
Other resolutions
  • 4000x2672
  • 4000x2248
  • 3264x2448
  • 2560x1920
  • 2048x1536
  • 640x480
ProcessorVenus Engine IV
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom4.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture22
Maximum aperture22
Focal length equiv28 - 112
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Contrast adjustmentyes
Brightness adjustmentyes
AutofocusSingle Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range19.69 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range1.97 in
Number of focus points11
Image stabiliserOptical
Folded opticsno
Filter diameter3.03 in
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Program
  • Sensitivity priority
  • Shutter priority
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed8.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Auto exposure lockyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range3.3
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Children
  • Cuisine
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Party
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modesMulti
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight31.68 oz
Width5.86 in
Height3.81 in
Depth4.33 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)240
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity3050.0 mAh
Rechargeable batteryyes
Battery voltage7.4 V
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Calendaryes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • POL
  • POR
  • SWE
  • TUR
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Image
ISO
  • 50
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • 25600
  • 51200
  • 102400
ISO Autoyes
ISO high autoyes
ISO minimum50
ISO maximum204800
Boosted ISO minimum1600
Boosted ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution6000 x 4000 px
White balance presets4
White balance modes
  • AWC
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Sepia
  • Skin tones
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.2 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Display aspect ratio3:2
Screen dots230000
Touch screenyes
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
Viewfinder magnification0.78 x
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
Analog signal format systemPAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Slide show
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeMILC
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Grey
  • Pink
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage20.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Internal
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.3
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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
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.2

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 review
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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.

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Panasonic Lumix S1 review: Pushing your limits
4.3

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Panasonic Lumix S1 Full-Frame Camera Review By David Thorpe

David Thorpe takes a look at the Panasonic S1 Full-Frame camera to find out how it compares with the Panasonic G9 Micro Four Thirds camera.

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

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 DMC-S1 channelnews : Hands-On Review: Panasonic Lumix S1 – Impressive Versatility
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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 DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix S1 review - Cameralabs
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Published: 14.05.2019
Panasonic Lumix S1 review - Cameralabs
4.0

The Panasonic Lumix S1 is a full-frame mirrorless camera with 24 MP, built-in stabilisation and 4k 60p video. Launched alongside the 47 MP Lumix S1R, they’re Panasonic's debut bodies in their L-mount alliance with Leica and Sigma.Find out how the more affordable S1 performs for photos and video in my in-depth and updated review!…

Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic DMC-S1 Review
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Published: 05.01.2011
Panasonic DMC-S1 Review

Panasonic DMC-S1 review, find out how the DMC-S1 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 sensor review
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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 DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix S1 Review
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Published: 01.04.2019
Panasonic Lumix S1 Review

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

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

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 DMC-S1 Panasonic S1
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Published: 18.04.2019
Panasonic S1
4.0

A pro-friendly mirrorless marvel

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Published: 12.04.2019
Panasonic Lumix S1 review
4.0

Panasonic's first-gen full-framer packs a punch