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Lumix S1

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.

Starting from
£1499 new
Average price across retailers: ~£1649
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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

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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
Landscape
9.0
Portrait
9.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Travel
7.0
Street
4.0
Sports
4.0
Great For
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Landscape 24MP full-frame, outstanding IBIS, and weather-sealed to -10°C — superb for demanding outdoor work.
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Portrait Excellent image quality and IBIS for handheld portrait work. AF is reliable for static subjects.
🎬
Vlogging & Video V-Log, 4K/60p, and a headphone jack — professional video capability in a weather-sealed body.
✈️
Travel Capable but heavy — the S5 II is a better travel companion. S1 suits destination shoots.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🏙️
Street Too heavy for all-day street carry. AF speed lags behind Sony and Canon rivals.
🏅
Sports DFD AF struggles with fast action. Not the right tool for sports photography.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment. See our full methodology →
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Series history
Lumix S1 Series
Panasonic's original full-frame L-mount cameras — built for reliability and video.