Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 vs Sigma fp L

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sigma fp L
      BrandPanasonicSigma
      ModelLumix DC-S1fp L
      Predecessor ModelSigma fp
      MSRP$2499 (body only), $3399 (w/24-105mm lens)$2499 (body only), $2999 (with EVF)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sigma fp L
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions35.6 x 23.8 mm36 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels25.28 Megapixel62.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel61 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,8006 - 102,400
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sigma fp L
      ProcessorVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40009520 x 6328
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:241:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 7:6, 16:9, 21:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWDNG, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsHigh, med, low
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White SetPresets: Auto, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Overcast, Shade
      WB Bracketing3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sigma fp L
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-6 to +18 EV-5 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points22549
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sigma fp L
      Lens MountLeica LLeica L
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation6 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sigma fp L
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.15"
      Screen Resolution2,100k dot2,100k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sigma fp L
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x0.83x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.78x0.83x
      Viewfinder Resolution5,760k dot3,680k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Display speed120fps / 60fps
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sigma fp L
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, ElectronicElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting9.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 9 fps at 24 MP for up to 90 Frames (Raw) / 999 Frames (JPEG)Electronic Shutter
      Up to 10 fps at 61 MP for up to 12 Frames (Raw) / 14 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sigma fp L
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/320 sec1/15 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTLS-TTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sigma fp L
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV-5 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockSet the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sigma fp L
      DxO Low Light ISO3333
      DxO Color Depth25.2
      DxO Dynamic Range14.5
      DxO Overall Score95
      Video Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sigma fp L
      Internal Recording Modes4:2:2 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]
      H.264/MOV 4:2:2 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/48.00/50/59.94/100 fps
      Raw 12-Bit
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      Raw 10-Bit
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/48.00/50/59.94 fps
      Raw 8-Bit
      3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/48.00/50/59.94/100 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 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
      4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      Raw 12-Bit via HDMI
      4096 x 2160 @ 24.00 fps
      3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limitunlimited except 30 min for 4K@60/50p2 hours
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sigma fp L
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 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
      1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Control Input (Shared with Mic/Line Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sigma fp L
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via smartphone or wired remote
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sigma fp L
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%0 to 85%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sigma fp L
      Dimensions149 x 110 x 97 mm (5.87 x 4.33 x 3.82")113 x 70 x 45 mm (4.45 x 2.76 x 1.77")
      Weight (inc. batteries)899 g (1.98 lb / 31.71 oz)427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.4 x 9.15 x 6.4"6.6 x 6.5 x 5.2"
      Package Weight6.385 lb2.45 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sigma fp L
      Battery PackDMW-BLJ31BP-51
      Battery Life380 shots240 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: CFexpress Type B / XQD
      Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sigma fp L
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      2 x 1/4"-20 Female (Side)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyAluminum
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemSupersonic wave filter


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