Panasonic Lumix S1 IIE
The 25.3MP CMOS sensor captures 6K video, making it a specialized tool for high-resolution recording despite lacking stabilization and weather sealing. Its fixed display and unknown autofocus performance limit versatility, but the core video capability is its primary draw at an accessible price point. This camera is best for studio-based videographers who need 6K footage and can rely on external rigs for stabilization and monitoring.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 25.3MP
Video 6K
23 Overall Score
Price $2,198
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong video (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Megapixels | 25.3 MP |
Shooting
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
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 | 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 | - | 693 | 425 | 493 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 10 | 15 | 30 | 40 | 10 |
| Video | 6K | 8K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 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 | 36 | 39.8 | 35.7 | 33.8 | 80.7 | 62.3 | 46.7 | 30.1 | 64.6 | 5.1 | 36 |
| 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 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $2,198
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Usage Scores
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