Panasonic
Panasonic LUMIX S1II
The Panasonic LUMIX S1II is a full-frame mirrorless camera released in May 2025 at a launch price of 3,199 USD. Built around a 24.1 MP partially-stacked CMOS sensor and an L-mount, it is designed for hybrid shooters requiring robust high-resolution video and versatile stills capabilities in a dust and drip-resistant body weighing 800 g.
- Release date
- 2025-05
- Launch price
- 3,199 USD
- Lens mount
- l-mount
- Effective pixels
- 24.1 MP
- Sensor format
- full-frame
- In-body image stabilization
- 8 stops
Sensor and Speed Performance
The 24.1 MP full-frame sensor pairs with a sensor readout speed of 14.6 ms [Measured by DPReview using the electronic shutter in 14-bit stills mode.] to reduce rolling shutter distortion. For action photography, the camera delivers a continuous shooting rate of 10 fps with the mechanical shutter and jumps up to 70 fps when using the electronic shutter, supported by a 1.5 s pre-burst capture duration.
Stills shooters also get access to a high-resolution pixel-shift mode, though the full 96MP composite needs a tripod; handheld shooting caps at 48MP. Native ISO reaches a maximum of 51,200 ISO for low-light conditions.
Video and Cinema Capabilities
Video creators get internal raw video recording and a maximum resolution of 6K with 10-bit video bit depth and log profile support delivering 15 stops of video dynamic range (log). Supported video codecs include H.264, HEVC, ProRes 422, and ProRes RAW.
For high frame rate work, the camera records 4K at up to 120 fps [Maximum 120 fps in 4K requires recording in MOV format at a 24.00Hz system frequency.], though 4K at 120fps requires an approximate 1.24x sensor crop; 60fps is the fastest at full sensor width.
Handling, Stabilization, and Autofocus
Camera shake is controlled by in-body image stabilization rated at 8 stops. Autofocus covers multiple subjects including human, animal, car, train, airplane, motorcycle.
The physical build measures 134 mm wide, 102 mm high, and 92 mm deep, with weather sealing making it dust and drip resistant. It operates down to a minimum operating temperature of -10 °C and includes two memory card slots, a full-size HDMI port, a headphone port, and USB charging & power delivery, while yielding a battery life of 360 shots.
Full specs
Overview
- Release date
- 2025-05
- Launch price
- 3,199 USD
- Lens mount
- l-mount
- High resolution pixel-shift mode
- Yes
The full 96MP composite needs a tripod; handheld shooting caps at 48MP.
Sensor & Image
- Effective pixels
- 24.1 MP
- Sensor format
- full-frame
- Native ISO maximum
- 51,200 ISO
- In-body image stabilization
- 8 stops
- Sensor readout speed
- 14.6 ms
Measured by DPReview using the electronic shutter in 14-bit stills mode.
- Sensor type
- partially-stacked cmos
- Aspect ratios
- 3:2, 4:3, 1:1, 16:9, 2:1, 65:24
Lens & Autofocus
- Continuous shooting (mechanical)
- 10 fps
- Continuous shooting (electronic)
- 70 fps
- Max mechanical shutter speed
- 8,000 1/s
- Pre-burst capture duration
- 1.5 s
- AF subject detection
- human, animal, car, train, airplane, motorcycle
Video
- Max video resolution
- 6k
- 4K max frame rate
- 120 fps
Maximum 120 fps in 4K requires recording in MOV format at a 24.00Hz system frequency.
- Video codecs
- H.264, HEVC, ProRes 422, ProRes RAW
- 4K max frame rate (full width)
- 60 fps
4K at 120fps requires an approximate 1.24x sensor crop; 60fps is the fastest at full sensor width.
- Raw video recording
- internal
- Video bit depth
- 10 bit
- Log profile support
- Yes
- Video dynamic range (log)
- 15 stops
Viewfinder & Screen
- Viewfinder resolution
- 5.76 M dots
- Viewfinder magnification
- 0.78 x
- Screen size
- 3 in
- Screen articulation
- fully articulated
- Rear screen resolution
- 1.84 M dots
Handling & Power
- Battery life
- 360 shots
- Memory card slots
- 2 slots
- Weather sealing
- dust and drip resistant
- Weight
- 800 g
- Width
- 134 mm
- Height
- 102 mm
- Depth
- 92 mm
- USB charging & power delivery
- Yes
- Minimum operating temperature
- -10 °C
- Headphone port
- Yes
- HDMI port type
- full-size
The Verdict
The Panasonic LUMIX S1II suits hybrid shooters, filmmakers, and professional photographers who demand high-end internal raw video, fast electronic burst shooting, and strong in-body image stabilization. Buyers prioritizing compact travel bodies with higher native battery life or those shooting purely casual stills may want to look elsewhere.
FAQ
What is the resolution of the Panasonic LUMIX S1II sensor?
The camera features an effective 24.1 MP full-frame partially-stacked CMOS sensor.
Can the LUMIX S1II shoot 4K video at 120 fps?
Yes, it supports up to 120 fps in 4K, though this requires recording in MOV format at a 24.00Hz system frequency and imposes an approximate 1.24x sensor crop.
Does the camera support internal raw video recording?
Yes, it supports internal raw video recording along with H.264, HEVC, and ProRes 422 codecs.
What is the battery life of the LUMIX S1II?
The battery life is rated at 360 shots.





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