Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Camera summary
The Panasonic Lumix DC-S1, made by Panasonic, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Feb. 1, 2019. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 204800. Well, that's what I call a night vision camera, its ISO will allow you to work practically in conditions were light is poor, practically darkness, way to go, especially if you enjoy night photography.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
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| Autofocus specs |
4.5 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.7 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 24 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 225 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264, H.265.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 380 shots per charge with the included DMW-BLJ31 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Autofocus specs |
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| Af center | Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
| Af phase detection | No |
| Af selective | Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
| Af touch | Yes |
| Af tracking | Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - |
| Number of focus points | 225 |
Connectivity |
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| HDMI | Yes |
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-In |
| DXO color depth | 25.2 |
| DXO dynamic range | 14.5 |
| DXO low light ISO | 3333.0 |
| DXO overall score | 95.0 |
Exposure mode |
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| AF area | No |
| average | Yes |
| Center weighted | Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
| partial | No |
| spot | Yes |
General |
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| AKA | - |
| announced | Feb. 1, 2019 |
| Body type | SLR-style mirrorless |
| brand | Panasonic |
| msrp | $2,497.99 |
| model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 |
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Lense |
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| Focal length multiplier | 1x |
| Lens mount | Leica L |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Macro focus range | - |
| Number of lenses | 104 |
Other features |
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| GPS | - |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 |
| Storage type | - |
| Timelapse recording | No |
Photography features |
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| AE bracketing | Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Flash range | no built-in flash |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 9.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/8000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Physical |
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| Battery life | 380 shots |
| Battery model | DMW-BLJ31 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
| Dust proof | No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
| Physical dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm |
| Shock proof | No |
| Water proof | No |
| Weight | 1021 grs |
Screen |
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| Live view | Yes |
| Screen resolution | - |
| Screen size | - |
| Screen type | Tilting |
| Touch screen | Yes |
Sensor |
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| Max boosted ISO | 204800 |
| Max image resolution | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
| Sensor area | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 24 |
| Sensor size | Full frame |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
Headphone port |
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| Headphone port | Yes |
| Max video resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Microphone port | Yes |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Viewfinder |
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| viewfinder | Electronic |
| viewfinder coverage | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - |
| viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots |