Who should buy the S1?

L-mount system photographers who want a rugged, weather-sealed full-frame body for demanding conditions Landscape and studio photographers who value exceptional IBIS and an outstanding EVF Video professionals who need V-Log and 4K/60p in a robust, weather-sealed body Leica SL users who want a more affordable second body on the same L-mount system

How much does the S1 cost in the UK?

The S1 starts from £569 in the UK, available across 4 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

Lumix

Lumix S1

Name: S1
Brand: Lumix
Availability: InStock

The Lumix S1 is Panasonic's full-frame L-mount workhorse — a 24.2MP camera built like a tank, with exceptional 5-axis IBIS, twin card slots, and a weather sealed body rated to -10°C. Its OLED viewfinder remains among the finest ever fitted to a camera. With the V-Log upgrade, it becomes a capable professional video camera with 4K/60p and V-Log/V-Gamut colour science.

GearFrame's Take

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.

Used from

£569

Available at 4 retailers

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Core

Released

2019

Sensor

24.2MP full-frame CMOS

Resolution

24.2 MP

Mount

L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)

Dimensions

148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm

Weight

898g (body only)

Weather Sealed

Yes

Performance

Autofocus

DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals

Stabilisation

5-axis IBIS — 6 stops

Burst Rate

9fps continuous with AF/AE

Battery Life

~380 shots (CIPA)

Features

Video

4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade)

Viewfinder

OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available

Screen

3.2" touchscreen, tilting

Memory Cards

Dual SD UHS-II slots

Connectivity

USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks

Detailed Specs

Sensor Format

Full frame

Viewfinder Type

Electronic

Screen Type

Tilting

Touchscreen

Yes

Card Slots

Battery Life (CIPA)

380 shots

Dimensions

149 × 110 × 97mm

Weight (Grams)

1021g

Autofocus Type

Contrast detect only

Subject Detection

Face, Eye, Animal

Max Burst Rate

9.0fps

In-Body Stabilisation

Yes (6.0 stops)

Maximum Native ISO

51200

Max Video Resolution

Max 4K Frame Rate

60fps

10-Bit Video

Yes

Log Profile

Yes

Built-in Microphone Input

Yes

Headphone Jack

Yes

HDMI Port Type

Full-size

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Who should buy this

L-mount system photographers who want a rugged, weather-sealed full-frame body for demanding conditions
Landscape and studio photographers who value exceptional IBIS and an outstanding EVF
Video professionals who need V-Log and 4K/60p in a robust, weather-sealed body
Leica SL users who want a more affordable second body on the same L-mount system

GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait

6.6

Street

4.8

Travel

4.8

Wedding & Events

6.4

Filmmaking

7.1

Documentary

6.3

Sports & Action

6.0

Landscape

6.5

Wildlife

6.2

Casual

3.8

Food

6.3

Macro

7.3

Architecture

6.7

Astrophotography

7.0

✅ Great For

🔬

Macro 7.3 Strong on stabilisation, lens reach / ecosystem and in-camera focus stacking.

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Filmmaking 7.1 Strong on image quality / low light, video capability and audio.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

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Casual 3.8 Held back by portability and ease of use.

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Travel 4.8 Held back by portability.

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Street 4.8 Held back by portability and discreet body. Too heavy for all-day street carry. AF speed lags behind Sony and Canon rivals.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →