Panasonic Lumix S1/S1R full-frame mirrorless cameras: what we know so far?
This is what we know so far about the two new Panasonic S1/S1R full-frame mirrorless cameras:
- The S1R and the S1 cameras are the world’s first to support 4K 60p/50p video recording
- Dual I.S. image stabilization – both cameras will have in body image stabilization (as well as some lenses that will also come stabilized).
- Newly-developed 35 mm full-frame image sensor and image processing engine
- Effective pixels: approximately 47M for the S1R and 24M for the S1 (newly developed sensors)
- Double memory card slots: XQD memory cards and SD memory cards
- Rugged triaxial tilt LCD
- Both cameras are based on the L mount which is the same FF mount used by Leica SL cameras.
- Both will have a top screen and a monitor which flips but also can rotate to the side (but is not fully articulated – sadly).
- The cameras are significantly larger than the GH5
- There will be 3 initial lenses (at launch) from Panasonic – 24-105mm, 70-200mm (probably with a constant f/4.0 aperture) and a 50mm f/1.4 (Panasonic also promises to have 10 native lenses by 2020 plus quite a few lenses by Leica and possibly some by Sigma).
- Image quality, build quality, operability, and performance without compromise
- New processing engine
- Fast and very accurate autofocus (combination of high-speed contrast detection autofocus and DFD technology)
- The AF also includes deep learning Ai
- High-precision, high-speed shutter
- RAW output video rumored (big question mark here)
- Very high-resolution viewfinder – the highest-precision finder in the industry
- Specially designed grip
- Shipping is expected to start in March, 2019
- High-resolution and high-dynamic range modes
- Global release in early 2019 – potential announcement at the 2019 CES show
- Rumored price: around $4,500
- Sample photos can be found here
