| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Model | Lumix DC-S1 |
| MSRP | $2499 (body only), $3399 (w/24-105mm lens) |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8 mm |
| Total Pixels | 25.28 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 24.2 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 51,200 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 50 - 204,800 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | Venus Engine |
| Max Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:24 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set |
| WB Bracketing | 3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| AF Detection Range | -6 to +18 EV |
| Number of Focus Points | 225 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Animal Eye Detection | |
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
| Insect Tracking Mode | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Leica L |
| Crop Factor | 1x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift |
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 6 stops |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Screen Resolution | 2,100k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.78x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 5,760k dot |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 21 mm |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +2 |
| Display speed | 120fps / 60fps |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Mechanical Focal Plane, Electronic |
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 9.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 9 fps at 24 MP for up to 90 Frames (Raw) / 999 Frames (JPEG) |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto Auto/Red-eye Reduction Forced On Forced On/Red-eye Reduction Slow Sync Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction Forced Off |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/320 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash System | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | 0 to +18 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Lock | Set the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock |
| DXO | |
|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 3333 |
| DxO Color Depth | 25.2 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 14.5 |
| DxO Overall Score | 95 |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | 4:2:2 10-Bit4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97 fps H.264/MP4 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [150 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps [100 Mbps] H.265/MP4 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97 fps [72 Mbps] AVCHD Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps] MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit 5952 x 3968 @ 24 fps [200 Mbps] 5888 x 3312 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps] 5376 x 3584 @ 25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps] DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/50/59.94 fps [150 to 200 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps] 3328 x 2496 @ 24/25/29.97/50 fps [150 Mbps] |
| Interval Recording | |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 59.94 fps Raw via HDMI 5888 x 3312 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps 4128 x 2176 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 3840 x 2160 up to 50/59.94 fps 3536 x 2656 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50 fps 1920 x 1080p up to 50/59.94 fps |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Recording Limit | unlimited except 30 min for 4K@60/50p |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input/Output |
| Other I/O | 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input 1 x PC Sync Socket Output |
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Full Size |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Wi-Fi Version | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Remote Control | |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Operating Temperature | 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 80% |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97 mm (5.87 x 4.33 x 3.82") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 899 g (1.98 lb / 31.71 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.4 x 9.15 x 6.4" |
| Package Weight | 6.385 lb |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | DMW-BLJ31 |
| Battery Life | 380 shots |
| USB Charging | |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) Slot 2: CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | |
| Orientation Sensor | |
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy |
| Illuminated Buttons | |
| Electronic Level Gauge | |
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | Supersonic wave filter |
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