Panasonic S1

Panasonic S1 is Panasonic's Pro Mirrorless digital camera originally revealed on February of 2019. The camera houses a 24MP, CMOS Full frame sized sensor and has a peak resolution of 6000 x 4000.

The S1 is placed #36 out of 70 in Pro Mirrorless cameras & all-around #62 out of 1465 for cameras in our database. You can check out our Advanced camera search to see camera ratings based on your custom requirements.

Here is a diagram of different criteria used in the scoring system.

The Panasonic S1 has a history of related cameras. Listed below, you can identify all past and newer models as well as main specifications.

You can see the S1 from different angles in the gallery below.

Below is a collection of pluses and minuses of the Panasonic S1 based on criterias which are oftentimes seen as important in a digital camera.

The Panasonic S1 is run by the Venus Engine chip. The sensor spec in the Panasonic S1 is 35.6mm x 23.8mm (Full frame). The 847 mm² sensor has the capability to resolve 6000 x 4000 pixels at aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. The camera comes with Image Stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis). Sensor stabilization is more effective than digital stabilization as the latter might lead to cropping.

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The CMOS sensor has 24 megapixels and delivers a standard ISO range of 100 - 51200. This ISO can be increased digitally to 50 - 204800. RAW format is saved so the user has wider room to maneuver in post.

Panasonic chose to skip the anti aliasing filter on the Panasonic S1. This may result in more detailed photographs but might create moire in certain situations.

The graphic underneath displays the S1's sensor dimensions compared to other popular sizes. The S1 sensor has a crop factor of 1 and is outlined in green.

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To get an idea of different aspect ratios, you can refer to the graphic below.

Panasonic S1 weighs in at 2.25 lbs (1,021 gr or 36.01 ounces) & the over all size of the camera is 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8"). The weight of general Pro Mirrorless camera is 722 gr so the Panasonic S1 is heavier compared with various rivals.

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Here is a picture of the Panasonic S1 alongside a softdrink so you're able to get a sense of its scale.

The top view underneath will show the button design on the S1.

The S1 uses the Leica L mount and has 52 lenses available on the market. Below is some of the lenses we have in our collection which will fit the S1.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Panasonic Lumix S Pro 50mm F1.450mmf/1.4 955g

Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art135mmf/1.81130g

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Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art14-24mmf/2.8795g

Leica APO-Summicron-SL 90mm F2 ASPH90mmf/2700g

Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art14mmf/1.81170g

Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art85mmf/1.4630g

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Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM A20mmf/1.4 950g

The S1 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• Bluetooth Yes
• HDMI Yes

Cameras which include NFC and Bluetooth connectivity are able to be controlled wirelessly by smartphones. You can send images and oftentimes change settings without the hassle of connecting directly to the camera.

A few applications even allow a Liveview and press the shutter in case you aren't near the camera. If the camera boasts a HDMI port, it can easily be attached to an external monitor. Nearly all cameras enable you to recharge the battery using the USB port.

The highest video quality in the Panasonic S1 is 3840 x 2160 and you can capture in MPEG-4, H.264 and H.265 file format. 2160p offers a superb quality for video recording. You are able to crop to Full HD in order to get improved results. Beware of the considerable file sizes and ensure you get high quality SD cards that have fast write speeds. The body does have both headphone and mic support making it very valuable while capturing audio.

Panasonic S1 has weather sealing making it a good option for use for tricky climates. This is especially valuable if you are unsure about the conditions you might face for outdoor photography.

The Panasonic S1 is equipped with a 3.2" tilting screen boasting a resolution of 2,100k dots.

Additionally the screen is touch friendly so you are able to set focus points as well as change settings by using your fingers. The S1 also comes with a Top screen so it’s possible to quickly see your settings.

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The ViewFinder specifications for Panasonic S1 are below:

• ViewFinder Electronic
• ViewFinder Resolution 5,760k dots
• ViewFinder Coverage 100 percent
• ViewFinder Magnification 0.78x

Viewfinders can be quite beneficial for sunny outdoor conditions which can easily make the camera screen washed out and difficult to see.

Panasonic S1 continuous shooting rate is 9.0 fps. The max shutter speed is 1/8000s. The camera also offers silent electronic shutter of 1/8000s. Beware that the electronic shutter might cause "rolling shutter" in certain conditions.

Panasonic S1 comes with external flash ability but with no in-built flash. The maximum flash sync is 1/320s.

Panasonic S1 comes with just Contrast Detect Auto Focus & does not have Phase Detect Auto Focus. Phase Detection focusing is a lot more snappier and precise compared with Contrast Detect focusing. The camera supports Face detection making it useful for portraits.

It supports 225 focus points to pick from. Panasonic S1 has tap to focus. You are able to use your fingers in order to change focus. It also has Tracking Auto Focus for things that move. Panasonic S1 supports manual focus if needed for low light or you need more precise focus control.

The battery power in the Panasonic S1 is built to last for 380 photos according to the CIPA measurements which is lesser as compared with it's competitors. The typical Pro Mirrorless camera battery life is 460. Olympus E-M1X has the highest (870) battery life for this range of cameras.

Listed below is a number of Pro Mirrorless cameras with the highest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Olympus E-M1X
S1 vs E-M1X870 yesnoyes

Fujifilm GFX 100
S1 vs Fujifilm GFX 100800 yesnoyes

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Canon R3
S1 vs R3760 yesnoyes

Nikon Z9
S1 vs Z9740 yesnoyes

Leica M11
S1 vs M11700 yesnono

The following chart displays a overview of the Panasonic S1 for different categories of photography. To read more, have a look at the specific section underneath.

The Panasonic S1 has a points tally of 85 which is exceptional, meaning that it is a great option for portrait photography. Shooting portrait photos leans heavily to sensor dimensions, RAW support in addition to the capability to work with off-camera flash.

Coming in at a very good score of 70, the Panasonic S1 is a very decent fit for street photography. A decent street photography camera offers a perfect balance of image quality plus portability.

A excellent sports photography points tally of 76 means the Panasonic S1 is a awesome pick for taking pictures of sports. A camera should have very good autofocus plus shutter speeds for sports photography.

Size is very important when buying a camera for travel. Over-all, the Panasonic S1 gets a average 59 as a travel camera which is somewhat appropriate to take with you on your vacations.

When you are looking to choose a camera for landscape photos, the most important aspect will no doubt be image quality. The Panasonic S1 at it's great grade of 81 as a landscape camera is a outstanding fit in the current market.

A camera for vlogging should posses a moving display, microphone input and preferably image stabilization. Taking all things in to account, the Panasonic S1 is simply not acceptable as a vlog camera as it delivers a awful rating of 32.

If you want replacements to the S1, below is a selection of the top scored cameras which fall within the category of Pro Mirrorless.

The line chart listed below shows you a bird's eye view of the S1 vs it's top scored rivals suggested earlier.

Following are additional cameras you might view as alternatives. To read through a thorough comparison, simply click the "compare" link.