Mirrorless Cameras

Panasonic LUMIX DC-S1 | Digital Mirrorless Camera with 24.2MP MOS Full Frame - Body Only

Panasonic LUMIX

Panasonic LUMIX DC-S1

Digital Mirrorless Camera with 24.2MP MOS Full Frame - Body Only

Product Code: PANDCS1EK

Suggested Retail Price £TBA+VAT

Where to buy Videos

Have a question about this product or want to request a demo?

Contact Our Technical Team

Kit List

View your Kit List
  • Full Frame Sensor – 24.2-megapixel full-frame (35.6mm x 23.8mm) MOS sensor that provides a wide dynamic range and excellent performance at high sensitivity. (ISO 51200 Max sensitivity)
  • 4K HDR Video - 4K 60p/50p, 4K 24/30P unlimited recording, 4K60P 29:59 min limited recording. HDR Mode and Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG). V-Log with Internal 4:2:2 10-bit 4k30/24p (4K60p output only) available via optional software upgrade key.
  • 96MP High Resolution Mode – A sensor shift technology suitable for taking very high-resolution landscapes and fine art photos via tripod with toggleable motion correction capabilities
  • LVF and Monitor – 3.2” 2,100K-dot RGBW LCD monitor (3:2 aspect ratio) with triaxial tilt moving element, plus large 5,760k-dot high-resolution OLED eye viewfinder
  • Rugged Mirrorless Camera Design – Dust/splash*/freeze-resistant design withstands heavy field use under harsh conditions for high mobility

Specifications

  • Dimensions: (W x H x D): Approx. 148.9 x 110.0 x 96.7 mm / 5.86 x 4.33 x 3.81 inch (excluding protrusions)
  • Weight: Approx. 899g / 1.98 lb (Body only)

Full-Frame Hybrid, Fuel the Passion for Stills and Video

A new 24.2MP CMOS sensor that has the capability of delivering incredibly realistic details for both Stills and Video creatives. Shooting stills at up to 9fps and 4K video recording with no time limit highlights the Professional capabilities*. Going beyond the boundaries of stills and video, this Full-Frame mirrorless camera is for inspirational visionaries. 

24.2MP CMOS Sensor: Maximising Sensitivity and Image Quality

Whether shooting stills or video, the LUMIX S1 gives you breathtaking image quality with no compromise. With the ability of every pixel to effectively gather light, the 24.2 Megapixel MOS sensor offers wide dynamic range, sharp, natural colours even at higher ISO settings. Leveraging the power of the Venus Engine, the S1 can shoot up to a maximum ISO 51,200. Whether you are a Professional photographer or videographer, the combination of high sensitivity and high image quality makes the S1 an ideal tool whatever the shoot.

Venus Engine Power

The marriage of a CMOS sensor with the powerful Venus Engine reproduces extraordinary colours and natural looking details and textures. Multi-pixel Luminance Generation and Intelligent Detail processing render intense brightness and contrast. The Three-Dimensional Colour control delivers rich colours across the gamut, while high-precision Multi-process Noise Reduction ensures your image deliver even at the higher ISO's.

5-axis Dual I.S. 2: Clarity and Sharpness through a greater range of shutter speeds.

Be confident in capturing incredibly sharp handheld photos without worrying about shake: the 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (Image Stabilizer) brings intelligent compensation to your aid. This provides up to 6-stops of benefit, meaning you can use upto 6-stop slower shutter speed right up to the tele-end. The LUMIX S1 can virtually eliminate shake in both body and lens, across both stills and video recording, including 4K. The astonishing power of the 5-axis Body I.S. can correct shake for all lenses, upto 5.5 stops***, even those not equipped with O.I.S.

* 5-Axis Dual I.S.2 can be used with the lens S-R24105 and S-R70200 as of February 1, 2019.
** Based on the CIPA standard (Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=200mm when S-R70200 is used).
*** Based on the CIPA standard (Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=50mm when S-X50 is used).

4K 60p Video recording

Panasonic's combination of new sensor technology and Venus engine provide the power to deliver spectacular 4K 60p utilising the whole of the Full-Frame sensor*. Thanks to the combination of these advanced technologies the S1 is able to deliver smooth and natural looking footage even with rapidly moving scenes.

The LUMIX S1 has been designed to facilitate outstanding heat dissapation, allowing it shoot both 4K 30p/24p and Full-HD recording with no time limit.** The ability to record for extended shoots makes this an ideal choice for a wide range of professional usages, such as no-cut documentaries, fixed-point shooting of wild animals and more.

* Maximum recording time of 29 minutes 59 seconds in 4K 60p.
** Excludes high-speed video recording. When the ambient temperature is high or continuous recording is performed, the camera may stop the recording to protect itself. Wait until the camera cools down.

4:2:2 10-bit Internal Recording (Optional)

the LUMIX S1 will offer 4K 24/30p 4:2:2 10-bit internal video recording, 4K 60p 4:2:2 10-bit HDMI live output and V-Log as a software upgrade option (sold separately), to address the needs of the Professional video user. 4:2:2 10-bit, is capable of recording over 1 billion colours, approximately 128 times the data volume of 4:2:0 8-bit. This massive volume of colour data is highly valuable in post-production, making it possible to optimise colours within the grade and even turn daylight into nightime in some scenes. In addition 4K 24p/30p video can be shot Full-Frame and full-pixel readout. Utilising the full power of the S1 Full-Frame camera takes 4K video to exciting new places.

Advanced Recognition Technology

Panasonic's advanced technology ensures unified control of the sensor, engine and lens to deliver high-speed, high-precision focus from every angle. Super-fast sensor to lens communication of 480fps and Panasonic's DFD (Depth From Defocus) technology makes high-speed, high-precision auto-focus in approximately 0.08 seconds a reality.* In addition, low-light Auto-focus performance is improved down to an impressive -6EV.** Higher Sensitivity and optimised tuning of the sensor have increased light capturing performance, making crisp focusing possible with nothing more than starlight. Advanced processing technology can recognise not only human bodies but also a variety of animals, and the high-performance tracking system helps maintain focus on your subject.

* 11EV, at wide-end with S-R24105 (CIPA) in LVF120 fps setting. ** At ISO100, F1.4, AFS. 100% contrast target

5,760k-dot Resolution Real View Finder

Boasting an Ultra-high resolution of 5,760k dots, the Real View Finder is the highest resolution in its class.* Outstanding clarity and sharpness makes it feel as though you're looking at your subject through an optical viewfinder and helps concentration when shooting. With a minimum distortion lens for edge to edge clarity and a high magnification of 0.78x, the Real View Finder supports both perfect framing and high-precision focusing. The responsive OLED display offers an incredibly low 0.005-second minimum lag and an ultra-high 120fps refresh rate to ensure fast moving subjects are kept in view. With a switchable magnification the view finder can be tailored to your requirements or shooting situation.

* Among full-frame digital single-lens mirrorless cameras as of February 1, 2019.

Durable body for a wide range of conditions

The body is designed to be used in a range of extreme conditions. The magnesium alloy body is both durable and lightweight, while sealing protects every seam, dial and button. The camera is designed to resist ingress of moisture and dust, while being able to operate in temperatures as low as -10°C. Combined, these features ensure shooting is productive and enjoyable across a wide range of environments.

* Dust and Splash Resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this camera is subjected to direct contact with dust and water.

Panasonic LUMIX LUMIX S-R70300
LUMIX S-R70300

70-300mm telephoto zoom lens with a compact, lightweight design
[PANSR70300E]

Panasonic LUMIX LUMIX S-S85E
LUMIX S-S85E

Compact, lightweight LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 lens
[PANSS85E]

Panasonic LUMIX S-S50
S-S50

Lightweight L-mount 50mm F1.8 Lens
[PANSS50E]

Accessories

Panasonic LUMIX DMW-BGS1
Panasonic LUMIX DMW-BGS1

LUMIX S Series Vertical Battery Grip, with Shutter Release & Focus Point Control Joystick

Panasonic LUMIX DMW-EC6
Panasonic LUMIX DMW-EC6

LUMIX S Series Camera Extended Comfort Eye Cup

Panasonic LUMIX DMW-XLR1
Panasonic LUMIX DMW-XLR1

XLR Microphone Adapter for DC-GH5 / DC-GH5S and DC-S1 / DC-S1R

Bags and Cases

Orca Bags OR-132
Orca Bags OR-132

Small Lens and Accessory Bag

Orca Bags OR-16
Orca Bags OR-16

Rolling Camera Bag with Integrated Backpack System

Orca Bags OR-4
Orca Bags OR-4

Video Camera Shoulder Bag

Orca Bags OR-67
Orca Bags OR-67

Hard Shell Accessories Bag - small

Batteries and Power Supplies

Panasonic LUMIX DMW-BLJ31
Panasonic LUMIX DMW-BLJ31

Lithium-ion Battery for Panasonic LUMIX S Series Cameras

Panasonic LUMIX DMW-BTC14
Panasonic LUMIX DMW-BTC14

Battery Charger for Panasonic LUMIX S DMW-BLJ31 Battery

Lenses - Auto Focus

Panasonic LUMIX S-E2470E
Panasonic S-E2470E

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

Panasonic LUMIX LUMIX S-E70200
Panasonic LUMIX S-E70200

LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 Telephoto Full-Frame L Mount Lens

Panasonic LUMIX LUMIX S-R1635
Panasonic LUMIX S-R1635

LUMIX S PRO 16-35mm F4 Wide Zoom Full-Frame L Mount Lens

Panasonic LUMIX LUMIX S-R2060E
Panasonic LUMIX S-R2060E

LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 L-Mount Lens

Panasonic LUMIX S-R24105
Panasonic S-R24105

L-Mount 24-105mm Standard Zoom Lens

Panasonic LUMIX S-R70200
Panasonic S-R70200

L-Mount 70-200mm Telephoto Zoom Lens

Panasonic LUMIX LUMIX S-S85E
Panasonic LUMIX S-S85E

Compact, lightweight LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 lens

Panasonic LUMIX S-X50
Panasonic S-X50

L-Mount 50mm Fixed Focal Length Lens

Panasonic LUMIX LUMIX S-R70300
Panasonic LUMIX LUMIX S-R70300

70-300mm telephoto zoom lens with a compact, lightweight design

Panasonic LUMIX LUMIX S-S18
Panasonic LUMIX LUMIX S-S18

Ultra-wide-angle 18mm F1.8 lens with compact and lightweight design

Panasonic LUMIX S-E100
Panasonic LUMIX S-E100

LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO L-Mount Lens

Panasonic LUMIX S-R1428
Panasonic LUMIX S-R1428

LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 MACRO L-Mount Lens

Panasonic LUMIX S-R1840E
Panasonic LUMIX S-R1840E

LUMIX S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 L Mount lens

Panasonic LUMIX S-R26E
Panasonic LUMIX S-R26E

26mm F8 Pancake L-Mount Lens

Panasonic LUMIX S-R28200
Panasonic LUMIX S-R28200

LUMIX S 28-200 mm F4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. L-Mount Lens

Panasonic LUMIX S-S24
Panasonic LUMIX S-S24

LUMIX S 24mm F1.8 L-Mount Lens

Panasonic LUMIX S-S35
Panasonic LUMIX S-S35

L-Mount F1.8 large-aperture wide-angle fixed focal length lens with a compact, lightweight design

Panasonic LUMIX S-S50
Panasonic LUMIX S-S50

Lightweight L-mount 50mm F1.8 Lens

Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L
Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L

Autofocus, full frame, wide-angle to short-telephoto zoom lens - L Mount

Memory Cards

Angelbird AV PRO CFexpress MK2
Angelbird AV PRO CFexpress MK2

CFexpress™ 2.0 | Type B | 2TB

Angelbird AV PRO CFexpress SE
Angelbird AV PRO CFexpress SE

CFexpress™ 2.0 | TYPE B | 512Gb

Angelbird AV PRO CFexpress SX
Angelbird AV PRO CFexpress SX

CFexpress™ 2.0 | TYPE B | 160Gb

Angelbird AV PRO CFexpress XT MK2
Angelbird AV PRO CFexpress XT MK2

CFexpress™ 2.0 | Type B | 1320GB

Angelbird AV PRO CFexpress XT MK2
Angelbird AV PRO CFexpress XT MK2

CFexpress™ 2.0 | Type B | 660GB

Wise Advanced CFA-5120
Wise Advanced CFA-5120

512GB CFast 2.0 Memory Card - 3500X

Wise Advanced CFX-B256
Wise Advanced CFX-B256

256GB CFexpress Memory Card

Wise Advanced CFX4-B1024
Wise Advanced CFX4-B1024

1TB CFexpress Memory Card

Wise Advanced CFX4-B1300PM2
Wise Advanced CFX4-B1300PM2

1.3TB CFexpress 4.0 Type B PRO Memory Card

Wise Advanced CFX4-B2048M2
Wise Advanced CFX4-B2048M2

2TB CFexpress Memory Card - Mk2

Wise Advanced CFX4-B4096M2
Wise Advanced CFX4-B4096M2

4TB CFexpress Memory Card - Mk2

Wise Advanced CFX4-B512
Wise Advanced CFX4-B512

512GB CFexpress Memory Card

Wise Advanced CFX4-B660PM2
Wise Advanced CFX4-B660PM2

660GB CFexpress 4.0 Type B PRO Memory Card

Production Switchers

Atomos AtomX CAST
Atomos AtomX CAST

4 x HDMI Switching & Streaming Dock for Ninja V / Ninja V+

Video Monitors

Atomos Shinobi 7
Atomos Shinobi 7

7-inch 4K HDR HDMI/SDI Photo/Video Monitor

Atomos Shinobi II
Atomos Shinobi II

5-inch, 1500nit HDR monitor for vloggers, creatives and photographers

Getting Started on YouTube Live

With the ever-growing popularity of web streaming and content, especially on YouTube and Twitch; the need for a high level production (or one that at least looks like it) is accelerating.  Just turning your webcam on won’t cut it anymore. You’re going to be up against a lot of competing content that looks professional. Essentially, you’re looking at a small-scale live production, where every aspect needs to be considered. So, where do you start? The majority of streamers already out there, most likely, will have started out with a webcam, routed through a CDN platform like OBS, which is free software that, as well as streaming, provides basic mixing features that allow them to create live productions. A basic enhancement is to stream direct from a professional camcorder or attach your existing camera to a Teradek VidiU Go or Datavideo streaming encoder.And, by all means, that’s where you should start too. But if your channel starts to grow and you pick up a decently sized viewer base, you may be able to start gaining revenue from your channel through video monetisation or subscriber donations. At this point, it’s definitely time to update your gear. Webcams are fine but, like TV, it’s a competitive market and subpar equipment and production value will leave you in the depths…Only to be overlooked by a bored viewer, aimlessly scrolling through YouTube.

Lumix for Video Makers

The heart of Panasonic Lumix’s video-centric cameras are large sensors. Whether it’s a full frame (S1 range) or a micro four thirds sensor (GH range), they are both considerably larger than those found in professional video cameras. Many of the advantages of these larger sensors are the same whether you’re a photographer or shooting video. In essence, as sensor sizes increase…

DC-S1 Firmware Version 2.1

1. New functions and options to be available with the Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU2.

*Users who already have DMW-SFU2 do not need to purchase extra DMW-SFU2. There is no need of upgrading the camera with DMW-SFU2 if upgrading with DMW-SFU2 was once done before.

  • RAW video data output over HDMI to Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR
    [5.9K] / [4K] / [Anamorphic (4:3) 3.5K] 12-bit RAW video data can be output over HDMI to Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR, to be recorded as Blackmagic RAW.
Area Resolution Frame Rate Aspect HDMI Output
Full-frame 5.9K (5888x3312) 29.97p/25p/23.98p 16:9 12-bit
APS-C 4K (4128x2176) 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p 17:9 12-bit
APS-C Anamorphic 3.5K (3536x2656) 50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p 4:3 12-bit

2. Other added functions

  • [L.ClassicNeo] and [L.Monochrome S] have been added in [Photo Style].

Download the latest Firmware and Software

Also Consider

Panasonic LUMIX DMW-XLR1
Panasonic LUMIX DMW-XLR1

XLR Microphone Adapter for DC-GH5 / DC-GH5S and DC-S1 / DC-S1R
[PANDMWXLR1E]

Panasonic LUMIX LUMIX S-E70200
Panasonic LUMIX LUMIX S-E70200

LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 Telephoto Full-Frame L Mount Lens
[]

Panasonic LUMIX S-E2470E
Panasonic LUMIX S-E2470E

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
[PANSE2470E]

Panasonic LUMIX DMW-BLJ31
Panasonic LUMIX DMW-BLJ31

Lithium-ion Battery for Panasonic LUMIX S Series Cameras
[PANDMWBLJ31E]

Panasonic LUMIX LUMIX S-R1635
Panasonic LUMIX LUMIX S-R1635

LUMIX S PRO 16-35mm F4 Wide Zoom Full-Frame L Mount Lens
[PANSR1635E]

Back to Top

Cookies

We use cookies to help us offer you the best online experience. By continuing to use our website/or clicking Accept, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our privacy policy.