Panasonic S1R and S1 Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras

Panasonic took the wraps off its new LUMIX S series of full-frame mirrorless cameras and the first two models: the S1R and S1.

Both cameras feature the new L lens mount that was developed through an alliance between Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma. “The LUMIX S Series aims for unprecedented image quality with high resolution, rich gradation and superior color reproduction,” Panasonic says.

On the back of the cameras is a 5.76-million-dot Real View Finder above a 2.1-million-dot 3.2-inch triaxial tilting display. Both cameras feature a fast and precise contrast-detection 225-area depth-from-defocus autofocus system, 9fps continuous shooting, AI tracking of moving subjects, 5-axis in-body image stabilization, a new Panasonic Venus Engine, dual XQD/SD slots, a shutter rated for 400,000 cycles, 6K Photo (18MP still photos from 30fps bursts), 4K Photo (8MP still photos from 60fps bursts), and weather-sealed rugged builds.

Lumix S1R

The new Panasonic S1R boasts a 47.3-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor (max ISO 25600, expandable to 51200), “which gives it the industry’s highest level of resolution in the full-frame mirrorless cameras,” Panasonic says. “In addition to the precise reproduction capability in detail, this sensor achieves a high S/N ratio by taking advantage of its high light-condensing efficiency despite the large number of pixels.”

For even more resolution, photographers can utilize the High Resolution mode, which combines 8 exposures shifted by half a pixel to create a single ultra-high-res 187-megapixel photo. On the video front, the S1R captures 4K 60p video at a crop with pixel binning.

Key Features

47.3mp full-frame CMOS sensor, without LPFL-Mount (Leica L Alliance)

Dual IS 2. Combination of O.I.S and Sensor shift, upto 6.0 stops

3.2inch tilting touch-screen, 2100K dots

5760K dot OLED electronic viewfinder (EVF), 0.78x magnification

225 area focus, plus human, face, eye, animal detection

9fps continuous shooting speed (AFS), 6fps (AFC)

Weather sealed 400,000 shot shutter rating

ISO50 to ISO51200 (Extended) 4K photo (60fps) / 6K photo (30fps)

4K / 6K Photo: Focus-stacking

4K Video at 60fps (150mbps, 4:2:0: 8-bit)

FullHD at 180fps

SD / XQD Card slots

Weather-sealed magnesium alloy body

Lumix S1

The Panasonic S1 features a 24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor (max ISO 51200, expandable to 204800). It can capture smooth 4K 60p video with full-pixel readout. A software upgrade key that will go on sale later this year will unlock 4:2:2 10-bit 4K 30p internal video recording and 4K 60p/50p HDMI output as well as V-Log.

Key Features :

24.2mp full-frame CMOS sensor, without OLPFL-Mount (Leica L Alliance)