| General | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Lumix DC-S1H | Lumix DC-S5 II X |
| Predecessor Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | |
| MSRP | $3999 (body only) | $2199.99 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8 mm | 35.6 x 23.8 mm |
| Total Pixels | 25.28 Megapixel | 25.28 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 24.2 Megapixel | 24.2 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 51,200 | 100 - 51,200 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 50 - 204,800 | 50 - 204,800 |
| Photo | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Venus Engine | Venus Engine |
| Max Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:24 | 1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:24 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | JPEG, RAW |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | 14-Bit |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | 2500 to 10,000K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4 | 2500 to 10,000K Presets: AWB, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4 |
| WB Bracketing | 3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting |
| Focus | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View | Phase Detect |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| AF Detection Range | -6 to +20 EV | -6 to +18 EV |
| Number of Focus Points | 225 | 779 |
| 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-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Leica L | Leica L |
| Crop Factor | 1x | 1x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift | 5-Axis Sensor Shift |
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 6.5 stops | 5.5 stops |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD with static touch control |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Tilt&Flip Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 2,330k dot | 1,840k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic (OLED) | Electronic (OLED) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78x | 0.78x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.78x | 0.78x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 5,760k dot | 3,680k dot |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 21 mm | 21 mm |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +2 | -4 to +2 |
| Display speed | 120fps / 60fps |
| Shutter | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/8000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 9.0 fps | |
| Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic) | 30.0 fps | |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 9.0 fps | 30.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 9 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 60 Frames (Raw) / 999 Frames (JPEG) Up to 30 fps at 18 MP Up to 60 fps at 8 MP | Mechanical Shutter Up to 9 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG) Up to 5 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG) Up to 2 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG) Electronic Shutter Up to 30 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 200 Frames (JPEG) Up to 9 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG) Up to 5 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG) Up to 2 fps for up to 200 Frames (Raw) / 300 Frames (JPEG) |
| Flash | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto Auto/Red-eye Reduction Forced On Forced On/Red-eye Reduction Slow Sync. Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction Forced Off | Auto* Auto/Red-eye Reduction* Forced On Forced On/Red-eye Reduction Slow Sync. Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction Forced Off *For iA only. |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/320 sec | 1/250 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) | -3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | TTL | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | 0 to +18 EV | 0 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, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Lock | Set the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock |
| Video | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | H.265/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit 5952 x 3968 @ 23.98/24 fps [200 Mbps] 5376 x 3584 @ 25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps] 5888 x 3312 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps] DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [200 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [200 Mbps] 3328 x 2496 @ 47.95/48.00/50 fps [200 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 47.95/48.00/100 fps [100 to 150 Mbps] H.264/MOV 4:2:2 10-Bit DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [150 to 400 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [150 to 400 Mbps] 3328 x 2496 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [150 to 400 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [50 to 200 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [50 Mbps] H.264/MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 from 2 to 59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 from 2 to 59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps] 3328 x 2496 from 2 to 50 fps [100 to 150 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p [100 Mbps] H.265/MP4 4:2:0 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [72 to 100 Mbps] H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mbps] AVCHD 4:2:0 8-Bit Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps [17 to 28 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [17 to 28 Mbps] | H.264/H.265/MOV/MP4/ProRes 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit 5952 x 3968 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps] 5952 x 3136 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps] 5888 x 3312 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps] 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [150 to 200 Mbps] 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [150 to 200 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94/100 fps [20 to 454 Mbps] |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Max Video Resolution | 5952 x 3988 | 5952 x 3968 |
| 10-bit 4:2:2 Color | ||
| External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/50/59.94 fps UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/50/59.94 fps Raw 12-Bit via HDMI 5888 x 3312 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps 4096 x 2960 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 3536 x 2656 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50 fps | 12-Bit via HDMI 5888 x 3312 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps 10-Bit via USB 5776 x 3056 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080 @ 24.00/25/50 fps |
| No crop on 4K Videos | ||
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Tally/Front Recording Light | ||
| Gamma Curve | HDR-HLG | Panasonic V-Gamut, V-Log |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | unlimited | unlimited |
| IP Streaming | RTP, RTSP 3840 x 2160 | RTP, RTSP 3840 x 2160 to 1280 x 720 at 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p (4.0 to 25.00 Mb/s) |
| Terminals | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Mic/Line Input | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Microphone Input |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input | 1 x USB-C Input/Output |
| Other I/O | 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input | 1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) |
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Full Size | Full Size |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Mobile App Compatible | *As of January, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility | : Android & iOS App Name: Lumix Sync Functionality: Access Stored Files, Firmware Update, Remote Control *As of January, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
| Remote Control | wired or smartphone | 2.5mm |
| Environmental | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 80% | 10 to 80% |
| Physical | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 151 x 114 x 110 mm (5.94 x 4.49 x 4.33") | 134 x 102 x 90 mm (5.29 x 4.03 x 3.55") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 1052 g (2.32 lb / 37.11 oz) | 740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 19 x 9.5 x 7" | 7.8 x 6.3 x 6.1" |
| Package Weight | 6.6 lb | 2.68 lb |
| Power and Storage | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | DMW-BLJ31 | DMW-BLJ31 |
| Battery Life | 400 shots | 370 shots |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Other | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 II X |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | ||
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount on Camera Body |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Illuminated Buttons | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | Image sensor shift type |
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