Customer Reviews
The Lumix DC-S1 is a well-rounded camera offering advanced feature-sets for both stills and video, along with robust physical construction. In regard to video, the S1 can record UHD 4K30p with full-pixel readout, 4:2:0 10-bit color, and unlimited shooting times, as well as 4K60p for up to 29:59. HDR video recording is possible using the dedicated Hybrid Log Gamma mode, and a firmware update will be available to add 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording along with V-Log. The magnesium-alloy body is weather-sealed to permit working in harsh conditions and has a top status LCD for reviewing shooting settings on the fly. The Venus Engine’s processing power also helps to suppress noise levels throughout the sensitivity range, from ISO 100-51200, and yield fast full-resolution continuous shooting speeds up to 9 fps with AF-S or 6 fps with AF-C, for more than 90 consecutive raw files. Full HD recording is also supported, up to 60p with unlimited recording times. Also, high-speed recording modes for UHD 4K60, with 30 fps playback, and Full HD 180 fps, with 30 fps playback, offer 2x and 6x slower motion, respectively. Additionally, recording to an optional external recorder is possible, via the HDMI Type A port, and support for an external microphone and headphones are also available via dedicated 3.5mm jacks. An impressive Real ViewFinder is a high-resolution 5.76m-dot OLED EVF offering a clear 0.78x configurable viewing magnification along with a smooth 60 fps or 120 fps changeable refresh rate, 0.005-sec lag, and 10,000:1 contrast ratio. In addition to the rear LCD, a top status LCD can also be used f
or quickly reviewing shooting settings, even when the camera is powered off. High precision shutter mechanism offers a top mechanical speed of 1/8000 sec, a flash sync speed of 1/320 sec, and has been tested for approximately 400,000 actuation.
Panasonic DC-S1 Specs
Lens Mount | Leica L |
Camera Format | Full-Frame (1x Crop Factor) |
Pixels | Actual: 25.28 Megapixel Effective: 24.2 Megapixel |
Maximum Resolution | 6000 x 4000 |
Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:24 |
Sensor Type | MOS |
Sensor Size | 35.6 x 23.8 mm |
Image File Format | JPEG, Raw |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100 to 51200 (Extended: 50 to 204800) |
Shutter Speed |
Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 60 Seconds 0 to 30 Minutes in Bulb Mode Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/2000 to 60 Seconds 0 to 30 Minutes in Bulb Mode Electronic Shutter 1/8000 to 60 Seconds 1/16000 to 1/25 Second in Movie Mode Bulb Mode |
Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
Metering Range | 0 to 18 EV |
White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set |
Continuous Shooting | Up to 9 fps at 24 MP for up to 90 Exposures (Raw) Up to 9 fps at 24 MP for up to 999 Exposures (JPEG) |
Interval Recording | Yes |
Self-Timer | 2/10-Second Delay |
Recording Modes |
4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/29.97p MP4/H.264 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 59.94p [150 Mb/s] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/29.97p [100 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 59.94p [28 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 29.97p [20 Mb/s] MP4/H.265 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/29.97p [72 Mb/s] AVCHD Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 59.94p [28 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 29.97p [24 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 59.94i [17 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 59.94i [24 Mb/s] |
External Recording Modes |
4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 59.94p |
Video Encoding | NTSC |
Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input |
Audio File Format | AAC, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM |
Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) |
Autofocus Points | Contrast Detection: 225 |
Autofocus Sensitivity | -6 to +18 EV |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
Viewfinder Resolution | 5,760,000 Dot |
Viewfinder Eye Point | 21 mm |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.78x |
Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +2 |
Monitor Size | 3.2" |
Monitor Resolution | 2,100,000 Dot |
Monitor Type | Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
Built-In Flash | No |
Flash Modes | Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction, Off, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
Maximum Sync Speed | 1/320 Second |
Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
Memory Card Slot | Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) Slot 2: CFexpress Type B / XQD |
Connectivity | 3.5mm Headphone, 3.5mm Microphone, 2.5mm Sub-Mini, HDMI A (Full Size), X-Sync Socket, USB Type-C (USB 3.0) |
Wireless | Wi-Fi Bluetooth |
GPS | No |
Operating Temperature | 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C |
Operating Humidity | 10 to 80% |
Battery | 1 x DMW-BLJ31 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 3100 mAh |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.9 x 4.3 x 3.8" / 148.9 x 110 x 96.7 mm (Excluding Protrusions) |
Weight | 2.25 lb / 1021 g |