Panasonic Lumix S1 Review

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In additional Lumix S1 was introduced by Panasonic in February 2019. It belongs to the Mirrorless Cameras category. Panasonic is well-known and shouldn’t require further introduction, please see our manufacturer’s page for more digital cameras by Panasonic.
Brand	Panasonic
Category	Mirrorless
Date	02/2019

Sensor Properties
The Lumix S1 has a Full frame CMOS sensor with size of 36 x 24 mm² (1.40″ x 0.94″). Picture of Lumix S1’s sensor compared to popular format. The 1-Euro coin has a diameter of 23.25mm. The Lumix S1’s sensor has resolution of 24 megapixel. The Panasonic supports taking images in RAW. RAW images are stored as they come from the sensor, without any in-camera processing or sharpening. Converting to JPEG or other formats takes place on the computer, using software like Adobe Lightroom or Panasonic’s RAW converter. This involves one extra processing step but almost always results in superior image quality. Some filters, like converting to monochrome (black and white) will only yield decent results when used with RAW images. The Lumix S1 features a mechanism for automatic sensor cleaning.
Format	Full frame
Sensor area	35.60 x 23.80mm² (1.40″ x 0.94″)
Type	CMOS
Resolution (physical)	25.30 megapixel
Resolution (effective)	24.20 megapixel
Pixel size	35.20 µm²
Sensor cleaning
RAW support
Continuous	6 frames/second

Lens
Interchangeable lens
Mount	Panasonic L Mount
Viewfinder Properties
The Lumix S1 uses an electronic viewfinder with a resolution of 5.76 megapixel, an excellent value for a viewfinder like this which makes the camera a joy to use. The magnifcation is c. 0.78x, an excellent value for an electronic viewfinder.
Type	Elektronic
Coverage	100%
Magnification	0.78x
Resolution	5.76 megapixel
Dioptric correction

Shutter
The Lumix S1’s shutter speed varies from 1/8000s to 60s.
Max. shutter speed	1/8000s
Min. shutter speed	60s
Sensitivity Properties
The Lumix S1’s sensitivity is from 100 ISO and 51200 ISO. Also, Panasonic’s sensitivity can be boosted to 204800. Therefore, ISO boosting will lead to growth noise.
Automatic
Min. sensitivity	100 ISO
Max. sensitivity	51200 ISO
Boost	204800 ISO
Exposure Modes
The Lumix S1 supports all general exposure modes. The Panasonic allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion.
Multi
Center weight
Partial
Spot
Auto Focus Properties
The Lumix S1’s auto focus processor uses 225 AF points (or sensors). A basic rule of thumb says that the more AF points you have, the better. More AF points mean a better chance to have a point at the location of interest in a scene, a big plus in challenging situations (e.g. when panning the camera). Manual focus is also possible with the Panasonic, a plus in tricky situations or for some creative freedom.
Type	Contrast Detection mit DFD
AF points	225
Manual focusing

Flash Specs
The Lumix S1 doesn’t feature a built-in flash. That is not unsusual in this camera category. A flash or a trigger for remote flashes can be attached to the Panasonic’s hotshoe.
Built-in
Hot shoe
Display Specs
The Lumix S1 features a monitor with a diagonal of 80.00mm (3.1 in.) and a resolution of c. 2.10 megapixel. A resonable value that will make it easy to evaluate images directly in-camera. The camera’s display is articulated, a plus for selfies and other challenging situations. The Lumix S1’s monitor can work as a touch screen, just like a smartphone. That can be very useful, for example to pick AF points, but keep in mind that touch screens usually don’t work when wearing gloves. Display characteristics at a glance:
Type	LCD
Size	80.00mm (diagonal) (3.1 in.)
Resolution	2.10 megapixel
Articulated
Touch screen
Video Specs
Lumix S1 video supported the resolution with 3840 x 2160 pixel. Also the camera is equipped with an external microphone. Panasonic Lumix S1 Video parameters:
Max. resolution	3840 x 2160 pixel
…with frame rates	24 frames/second 25 frames/second 30 frames/second 50 frames/second 60 frames/second
External microphone
Connectivity & Wireless Specs
The Lumix S1 has Wi-fi connection. You can transfer photos to a mobile or laptop using wi-fi. For photo transferring users may use Bluetooth option. Eventually, if the wifi connection is disabled the wired connection may be used. Connect the Panasonic to a monitor or TV set over HDMI. USB 3.0 is already supported by the Panasonic. USB 3.0 greatly speeds up transferring images and videos to the computer. Connection parameters:
WiFi
Bluetooth
NFC
Remote (wired)
Remote (infrared)
Apps
HDMI (standard)
HDMI (mini)
HDMI (micro)
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB Micro
USB Mini
USB-C
Custom

Memory
The camera will accept all common SD HC and SD XC cards. XQD Cards can be used, too. Memory cards characteristics:
Slots	2
Memory cards	SD SDHC SDXC XQD
Battery
The Panasonic Lumix S1 has a Panasonic LiIon battery. The battery provides a shooting life of 400 shots. It`s enough for one day or more. The battery can be charged over USB while in camera. Very useful, especially on vacation when most people bring a USB charger for their smartphone anyway. The Lumix S1’s battery battery parameters:
Type	Panasonic LiIon
Removable
In-camera charging
Battery life	400 photos
Size
The Panasonic Lumix S1’s dimensions are 148.9 x 110 x 96.7mm³. (5.9″ x 4.3″ x 3.8″). That’s the body only, without lens. The camera’s weight is a rather considerable 1020 grams (32.9 oz.). Add to this the weight of the lens. Here is front and top view of the Lumix S1:


Dimensions Comparison
For a better idea of the size of the camera, takes a look off camera and ID card comparison image.