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Panasonic Lumix S1 IIE
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Panasonic · Mirrorless · 24.2 MP · Full Frame · 6K video

Panasonic Lumix S1 IIE

KEY FACTS
BrandPanasonic
Announcement dateMay 2025
Released2025
Camera weight712 g
Camera typeMirrorless
What We Like
+Excellent hybrid photo-video capabilities with 6K open gate recording and 96MP high-resolution mode
+Exceptional autofocus performance with 779-point Phase Hybrid AF and advanced AI subject recognition including new Urban Sports mode
+Compact and lightweight full-frame design 20% smaller than original S1, with weather-sealed magnesium alloy body rated to -10°C
+Superior image stabilization with 8-stop Dual I.S. system and cropless electronic stabilization for steady handheld video
+Excellent low-light image quality with clean JPEG output up to ISO 6400 and noise-free performance
+Affordable entry to S-series with professional features at 20% lower price than S1 II
Worth Knowing
−Non-stacked sensor limits burst rate to 30 fps versus S1 II's 70 fps and reduces high-frame-rate video potential
−Color science requires manual LUT application for some users to achieve preferred skin tones compared to competitors like Nikon Z6 III
−Urban Sports autofocus mode effectiveness unclear with limited guidance on compatible sports beyond breakdancing
−Lacks S1 II's Dynamic Range Boost feature for video and 5.1K open gate 60p option

General

Brand
Panasonic
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
May 2025
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Camera weight
712 g
Camera type
Mirrorless
Read our notes on general
The Panasonic Lumix S1 IIE is a hybrid photo and video camera that provides 24 megapixel photos and up to 6K video, positioned as the third-tier model in Panasonic's full-frame mirrorless range. Handling is superb, build quality is excellent and performance is pretty epic in terms of autofocus, image stabilization and image quality. It lacks the partially stacked image sensor of the S1 II, so it has a slower maximum burst rate and less high-frame-rate video potential, but should still prove more than capable enough for most users with a 20 percent drop in purchase price.

Sensor

Type
24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS

Autofocus

System
Phase Hybrid AF
Focus Points
779
Features
AI-powered subject recognition (humans, eyes, faces, animals, vehicles), Urban Sports mode, face and eye detection

Image stabilization

Type
8-stop Dual Image Stabilizer, 5-axis IBIS
Features
Cropless electronic I.S. mode compatible with S-series lenses

Burst shooting

Mechanical Shutter
10 fps (AFC)
Electronic Shutter
Up to 30 fps (SH/SH Pre-Burst)

Video

Formats
6K 30p open gate (3:2), C4K, 4K, 3.3K, FHD
Features
Internal 4:2:2 10-bit recording, V-Log support, Cinemascope (2.4:1), ProRes RAW, HEIF support
Max video resolution
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The best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video.
6K

High resolution mode

Output
96MP-equivalent handheld multi-shot

Viewfinder

Magnification
0.78x

LCD display

Type
3.0-inch articulating touchscreen
Resolution
1.84M-dot

Memory

Slots
Dual card slots
Format
CFexpress Type B (Slot 1) and SD UHS-II (Slot 2)
Recording
Direct USB-SSD recording supported

Build

Material
Magnesium alloy
Dimensions
134.3 x 102.3 x 91.8mm

Connectivity

Wireless
Bluetooth 5.0, 5GHz/2.4GHz Wi-Fi
Ports
USB Type-C (10Gbps), HDMI, microphone and headphone jacks
Apps
LUMIX Lab, LUMIX Flow, Capture One, Frame.io compatibility

Audio

Features
32-bit float audio recording via add-on XLR 2 adapter

Accessories

Included
Battery pack, charger, shoulder strap, body cap, hot shoe cover

Optics

Megapixels
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The higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture.
24.2 MP050
Sensor format
ⓘ
Refers to the most commonly used sensor sizes.
Full Frame
Viewfinder type
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The viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens.
Electronic

Features

Weather sealing
ⓘ
Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes
Wi-Fi
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Built-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly.
Yes