Panasonic S1

bythom panasonic s1

The S1 is Panasonic's weather-sealed, low-megapixel, full-frame mirrorless camera using the L mount. 

  • Sensor
    • 24.2mp CMOS sensor
    • 35.6x23.8mm (full frame)
    • Bayer color filtration with no AA filter
    • sensor-based stabilization (5 Axis, 5.5 stops CIPA, 6 with some lenses).
  • ISP: Venus Engine
  • Mount: L mount
  • Images: 
    • 8000x6000 pixel JPEG, 14-bit RAW
    • 96mp stills (12000x8000) with Pixel Shift
    • 9 fps max w/o tracking, 6 fps in AF-C, 4K photo at 60 fps, 6K photo at 30 fps
    • 47mp JPEG Large Fine ?, 47mp RAW RW2 ?MB
    • 999 frame JPEG, 90 frame max raw buffer
    • 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 65:24, 2:1 aspect ratios
  • Internal Video:  
    • 2160P/60/50/30/25/24 (max 150 Mbps; 60P is APS-C crop, lower frame rates are oversampled)
    • 1080P60/50/30/25/24 max 28Mbps (plus 180 fps mode with no sound; paid firmware update ups 1080P bit rate to 100Mbps)
    • H.264 in MP4 and AVCHD formats
    • 8-bit 4:2:0 recorded internally
    • AAC or PCM stereo sound
  • External Video
    • 8-bit 4:2:2 4K output on HDMI port
    • optional 10-bit 4:2:2 with paid firmware update
  • Shutter: 
    • mechanical 30 sec to 1/8,000 sec (tested to 400k cycles)
    • electronic shutter 60 sec to 1/16,000, bulb
    • 50ms release lag time
  • Exposure: 
    • matrix, center-weighted, spot metering, highlight-weighted
    • -5 to +5EV exposure compensation
    • 5 white balance settings (plus Auto, Custom)
    • ISO 100-51200 (+50, 204800, AutoISO)
  • Focus: 
    • 225 point DFD detect
    • single area, multi-area, eye tracking, manual focus override
    • -6 to 18 EV focusing
    • 100% vertical, 80% horizontal focus coverage
    • human/cat/dog/bird detection
  • Rear Display: 
    • 3.2” 2.1m dot LCD
    • three-way tilting 
    • touch-screen
  • Viewfinder
    • 5.76m dot OLED EVF 
    • 0.7x to 0.78x magnification
    • 23mm eyepoint
    • -4 to +2 diopter
    • 60/120 fps refresh
  • Flash:  
    • hot shoe
    • 1/320 flash sync
    • PC sync connector
  • Remote: DMW-RS2, operation via smartphone
  • Other Notable Features: Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11ac or b/g/n, HDR, USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectivity, HDMI type A connector (lockable), mic and headphone jacks, optional DMW-XLR1 for XLR mics, HLG support, optional DMW-BGGS1 battery grip, illuminated rear buttons
  • Cards: 
    • One XQD slot
    • one SD, SDHC, SDXC slot (UHS-II compatible)
  • Battery: 
    • DMW-BLJ31
    • 380-400 shots CIPA, finder w/o power saving
    • USB charging
  • Size and Weight: 
    • 5.9 x 4.3 x 3.8” (148.9 x 110 x 96.7mm) wide, tall, deep
    • 36 ounces (1021g, including battery card)
  • Colors: Black
  • Price: US$2499 body, US$3399 with 24-105mm f/4 lens
  • Announced: February 1, 2019
  • Current Firmware: version 2.2 (July 2022) (A paid update enables V-Log, 4:2:2 10-bit 4K/30P internally, and 12-bit 5.7K/30P, 4K/60P, 3.5K anamorphic via HDMI)

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