Lumix · Camera History
Lumix S1 Series
Panasonic's original full-frame L-mount cameras — built for reliability and video.
The Lumix S1 and S1R launched Panasonic's full-frame L-mount system in 2019. The S1 is a 24.2MP all-rounder with exceptional stabilisation; the S1R pushed resolution to 47.3MP for landscape and studio photographers. Both use contrast-detect AF (the S5 II later introduced phase-detect) but deliver outstanding image quality and a robust dual-card build.
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Generation 1
Lumix S1
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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Current generation
Lumix S1R
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
All generations at a glance
| Spec | S1 (2019) | S1R (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1499 | £2499 |
| Resolution | 24MP | 47MP |
| 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 stops | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 898g (body only) | 898g (body only) |