Panasonic LUMIX S S-S18 2022
Its 18mm f/1.8 ultra-wide angle and linear motor provide silent autofocus and minimal focus breathing, setting it apart for video productions. At 454g, it’s portable and balanced for gimbals, with smooth exposure control and customizable manual focus. Best for videographers needing a lightweight, ultra-wide prime for dynamic close-ups and gimbal-mounted shoots.
Type mirrorless
Weight 454 g
19 Overall Score
Price MX$28,197
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)
- Below average video (20th percentile)
- Below average build (21th percentile)
- Below average display (25th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
Based on 4 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Build
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX S S-S18 | Sony a7 a7 V | Nikon Z Z8 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Fujifilm X-T X-T5 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 33MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 759 | 493 | 1053 | 425 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 30 | 30 | 12 | 15 | 120 |
| Video | - | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 454 | 610 | 820 | 590 | 476 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-S18 | 32.6 | 35.5 | 20.9 | 28.4 | 20.4 | 25.5 | 44.9 | 25.3 | 16.7 | 53.3 | 32.4 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.3 | 88.2 | 94.6 | 90.4 | 89.3 | 59.6 | 96.5 | 99.4 | 93.1 | 96.8 | 96.1 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 89.9 | 89 | 98.4 | 96.1 | 99.4 | 64.2 | 88.8 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 96.8 | 84.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.3 | 87.3 | 94.1 | 87.7 | 83.2 | 48.4 | 98.6 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 92 | 98.1 |
| Fujifilm X-T X-T5 Compare | 87.4 | 93 | 91.5 | 80.1 | 87.8 | 97.5 | 95.6 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 96.8 | 93.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.3 | 89.7 | 88.7 | 99.8 | 84.3 | 40.6 | 94.2 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 75.6 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From MX$28,197
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May 25, 2026 MX$28,197
Usage Scores
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