Panasonic DC-S1BODY
A 24.2MP full-frame sensor paired with the Venus Engine delivers 6K video and 4K 60p 10-bit internal recording, making this a formidable hybrid tool. Its 5-stop IBIS and weather-sealed, durable build provide reliable handheld operation in challenging conditions. This body is best for travel videographers and hybrid shooters who prioritize robust video features and stabilization over lightweight portability.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong stabilization (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong video (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong af (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | Venus Engine HD |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 225 |
| AF Type | Auto/Manual |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 9 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 2.9 kg / 6.4 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | Yes |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic DC-S1BODY | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | OM System OM-1 | Nikon Z Z8 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 225 | 425 | 693 | 1053 | 493 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 9 | 40 | 10 | 10 | 120 | 15 |
| Video | 6K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 2903 | 579 | 723 | 511 | 907 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic DC-S1BODY | 80.8 | 38.1 | 99.1 | 66.5 | 84.4 | 54.6 | 46 | 68.2 | 29 | 78.8 | 67.2 | 86.8 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 93.5 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 62.8 | 94.3 | 93.2 | 94.7 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.3 | 76.4 | 95 | 77.6 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 98.6 | 94.3 | 97.3 | 98.4 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 91.8 | 86.4 | 82.5 | 86.8 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 91.3 | 93.6 | 86.8 | 99.8 | 98.6 | 69.9 | 90.1 | 85.4 | 0 | 94.3 | 60.8 | 92.6 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 81.3 | 84.7 | 93.6 | 90.4 | 68.7 | 46.8 | 92.8 | 85.4 | 62.8 | 94.3 | 99.9 | 96.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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