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Lumix S1 Series

Lumix's full-frame L-mount mirrorless flagship

Panasonic's full-frame L-mount mirrorless flagship line — featuring exceptional build quality, outstanding IBIS, and professional video capability in a robust, weather-sealed body.

📷 2 generations 💷 £ → £2499 current
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Lumix S1
Generation 1
Lumix Lumix S1
£1499 Released 2019 Built like a tank with one of the finest viewfinders ever made — the S1 is the choice for photographers who prioritise build quality and IBIS over AF speed.
24MP 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops 9fps continuous with AF/AE ~380 shots (CIPA) Weather sealed 898g body only
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Lumix S1R
Current generation
Lumix Lumix S1R
£2499 Released 2019 A 47MP full-frame resolution powerhouse with one of the finest EVFs ever made — the S1R rewards careful, deliberate photography.
47MP 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops 9fps continuous with AF/AE ~360 shots (CIPA) Weather sealed 898g body only
What's new in this generation
  • Resolution: 47MP (+23MP)
  • Video: 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade)
  • Price: +£1,000 vs previous
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All generations at a glance
Spec Lumix S1 (2019) Lumix S1R (2019)
Price £1499£2499
Resolution 24MP47MP
Video 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade)4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade)
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops5-axis IBIS — 6 stops
Burst Rate 9fps continuous with AF/AE9fps continuous with AF/AE
Battery ~380 shots (CIPA)~360 shots (CIPA)
Weather Sealed YesYes
Weight 898g body only898g body only