Panasonic Lumix S1 IIE
The 24.1MP BSI CMOS sensor and next-gen engine deliver 6K open gate 10-bit internal recording and 30fps bursts with Phase Hybrid AF, making it a strong hybrid tool. Its accessible price point brings flagship video features like Real Time LUTs and 96MP high-res mode without the top-tier cost or weight. This camera is best for emerging hybrid shooters and solo creators who need robust 6K video and fast stills in a streamlined body.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong video (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong burst (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Based on 5 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | 35.8 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS |
| Megapixels | 25.3 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 779 |
| AF Type | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
| Max Shutter | 1/2000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 5K |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix S1 IIE | Sony a7R V | Fujifilm X-T5 | Nikon Z Z9 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | - | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 25.3MP | 61MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 779 | 693 | 425 | 493 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 10 | 15 | 30 | 40 | 10 |
| Video | 5K | 8K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 712 | 723 | 557 | 1160 | 609 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix S1 IIE | 89.4 | 39.8 | 53.2 | 87.1 | 87.2 | 62.3 | 46.7 | 75.4 | 84.6 | 57 | 78.3 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.9 | 99.2 | 97.2 | 78.8 | 95.9 | 77.4 | 94.4 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 98.6 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.2 | 91.4 | 94.4 | 84 | 93.3 | 99.1 | 97 | 87.2 | 90.3 | 97.7 | 95.1 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 96 | 98.9 | 71.1 | 98.1 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 93.8 | 88.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.5 | 95.1 | 93.5 | 98.5 | 65 | 97.5 | 99 | 95.4 | 93.8 | 99.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 98 | 85.1 | 94.8 | 86.2 | 48.4 | 95.9 | 87.2 | 89.2 | 84.6 | 88.4 |
Usage Scores
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.