Panasonic LUMIX S1II
The S1II is a hybrid camera with a 24.1 MP full-frame sensor and interchangeable L-Mount lenses. Video formats, sensor stabilization and full-size HDMI focus on production workflows. The 6K label alone is not enough: widescreen 60p and 3:2 Open Gate are different recording modes.
DC-S1M2 · black, body only
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2025 |
| Sensor | 35.6 × 23.8 mm full-frame CMOS; 24.1 MP effective, 26.8 MP total |
| Lens mount | Leica L-Mount |
| Still image size | 3:2, up to 6000 × 4000 |
| High-resolution mode | 3:2, up to 12000 × 8000; multi-shot mode |
| Files | JPEG, HEIF, RAW; MP4 and MOV video options |
| Card slots | 1 × CFexpress Type B; 1 × UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Open Gate video | 5952 × 3968, 3:2, 29.97p; 4:2:0 10-bit HEVC option |
| 6K high frame rate | 5952 × 2512, 2.4:1, 59.94p; 4:2:0 10-bit HEVC option |
| Stabilization | 5-axis sensor shift; Dual I.S.2 compatibility |
| Autofocus | Image-plane phase detection + contrast detection |
| Viewfinder | 0.5-inch OLED, 5.76 million dots; approximately 0.78× |
| Monitor | 3-inch, 3:2 touchscreen; 1.84 million dots |
| USB | USB-C, 10 Gbit/s; USB PD 9 V / 3 A |
| HDMI | Full-size Type A; RAW video output |
| Audio | Separate 3.5 mm microphone and headphone; 2.5 mm remote |
| External recording | External SSD recording support |
| Dimensions | 134.3 × 102.3 × 91.8 mm; excluding protrusions |
| Weight | 800 g with battery and one SD card; 718 g body only |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth 5.0 LE |
| Operating range | −10–40 °C; splash resistant, not for submersion |
From the manufacturer
Panasonic emphasizes fast readout from the partially stacked sensor and recording options for both stills and video. Panasonic DC-S1M2 complete guide
Strengths and limitations
TechRadar praises handheld video stabilization and recording options. It finds autofocus improved but not equal to rivals in every situation, and identifies battery life as a limitation.
TechRadar: LUMIX S1 II one-month review
Owner experiences and issues
Buyer Best likes autofocus, color and Open Gate. AntonioB also reports satisfaction with build quality for YouTube work.
Best Buy: DC-S1M2BODY9 customer reviewsBoth Best Buy reviews are positive: one likes the fast autofocus, colours and Open Gate mode, and AntonioB the solid build for YouTube shooting and editing.
Best Buy: DC-S1M2BODY9 customer reviews
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