Panasonic Lumix S1 II body

Panasonic Lumix S1 II body

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The Panasonic S1 II is the fastest camera in the new S-series. The series now consists of three cameras, the S1R II high-resolution camera, the S1E mid-range device, and this S1 II speedster.

The Panasonic S1 II features a completely new sensor that enables unprecedented video and stills capabilities for the manufacturer. But all the innovations of the S1R II are identical, including the manufacturer's most advanced autofocus, active cooling, CFExpress memory card slots, 32-bit audio recording and highly effective image stabilization.

As you can see from this product description, this is a truly versatile device and technically very competitive compared to all manufacturers. But behind the numbers, like Panasonic, is also a mechanically durable and easy-to-use device.

• 24.1 megapixel full-frame sensor, so-called partially stacked technology
• Manufacturer's best 779-point phase-detection AF with subject detection - Featuring new Urban Sports AF
• Burst shooting up to 70fps (including RAW1) and 1.5-second PreBurst shooting
• 6K 30P Open Gate and 5.1K 60P uncropped oversampled video recording
• Prores RAW recording directly to memory card or external SSD
• 32-bit float audio (requires DMW-XLR2 microphone adapter)
• 96 megapixel High-resolution mode - also works for handheld shooting
• Highly effective 8-aperture 5-axis internal image stabilization
• Active cooling means reliable even during long shooting sessions
• Real-time LUT function, False colour
• Bluetooth timecode sync
• Frame.IO and Capture One support
• Compatible with the new Lumix Flow app

The sensor technology of a camera determines a lot of the camera's features, from burst shooting and image quality, to everything from video recording to viewfinder speed. The Panasonic S1 II features a completely new type of sensor, a solution of this type used only in the Nikon Z6 III camera.

The sensor is so-called partially stacked, stacked sensors are used in the most expensive top-end bodies of brands such as the Nikon Z9, Sony A1 and Canon EOS R3. Now this technology has been partially implemented, meaning you get most of the benefits and speed but the price remains reasonable compared to the features.

And with this new speed, you can get the most out of burst shooting, autofocus, and video recording.

Panasonic S1 II in photography

Continuous shooting is possible with an electronic shutter at a speed of 70fps and with a mechanical shutter at 10fps. In addition, the S1 II includes Pre Burst, which means the camera records border images for 1.5 seconds before the actual event, which means that timing fast and unique events in photos is possible in a completely new way.

Both the continuous shooting speed and burst shooting duration (about 3 seconds for RAW images) are the best in the price range.

The Panasonic S1 II features the manufacturer's latest autofocus technology. In addition to phase-detection pixels, it also features object detection, similar to the top models of its competitors, meaning the camera can recognize and focus on people, animals, and vehicles.

People are also divided into body, face and eyes, and in the same way, for example, vehicle focus recognizes both motorcycles and driver helmets. Unlike with some manufacturers' top models, with the S1 II, at least for now, the target type must be selected in advance.

And now there's the slightly more exotic Urban Sports AF, which can detect things like street dancing and skateboarding. This may seem like a rare need, but most of the time these machine-learned autofocus systems expect a certain type of movement from a person, and the focus detection and result can get confused as soon as the subject moves in a surprising way, like on a skateboard or parkour.

Like other flagship models, the camera also records HEIF images, a file format that replaces JPG images. These have a wider tonal range and HDR features baked in. If the HEIF setting is on, RAW files can also be reprocessed directly in the camera.

The white balance can also be adjusted afterwards with the new AI Auto White Balance function . This uses too much processor power to be a choice when shooting, but afterwards the camera can calculate a more accurate white balance based on the content of the image for difficult images, for example those taken in mixed light, and distribute these directly.

For those who need higher resolution for reprography or landscape photography, the S1 II offers a High-Resolution function that combines 8 separate images into a single 96-megapixel image file. The image is saved in Raw or JPEG format, and thanks to the powerful stabilization, this mode also works for handheld shooting.

Panasonic S1 II in video shooting

• Up to 15 apertures of dynamic DR Boost on
• Dual Gain sensor
• False colour exposure aid - first time on Lumix cameras
• Dual zebra, vectorscope, exposure according to shutter angle, etc.
• V-Log recording and Real Time LUT feature
• Very effective image stabilization - it's worth watching the test videos!
• New stabilizer modes: Cropless which eliminates lens warping on wide-angle lenses without cropping
• 32bit float audio recording via optional XLR module
• Hybrid zoom - a smart seamless zoom combining zoom and cropping like the Panasonic S9
• Tally light
• Comprehensive range of recording codecs, Apple ProRes RAW directly to memory card
• Very comprehensive settings for shooting with anamorphic lenses, including a dedicated stabilization mode
• Live streaming via phone via Wifi or USB connection
• Works as a webcam on a computer via USB-C cable
• Saving a smaller proxy file
• Recording directly to SSD via USB-C connection
• Active cooling and very good thermal management allow you to shoot for hours without breaks

Resolutions and codecs

The list of video shooting features is long. This camera basically has everything you could want for even the most demanding production use. There are hundreds of different resolution and codec options alone.

Here are a few highlights: 6K 30P open gate if you want to conveniently crop vertical variations directly from the video, 5.8K 60P without cropping, 4K 120P with a small crop, 4K oversampled from the entire sensor.

Prores RAW can be recorded internally directly to the card at settings such as 5.8K 30P or 4K 60P.

There are so many options that they can be used for many purposes. For example, slow-motion videos can be shot at 4K 120P with a small crop or in the new 2.41:1 aspect ratio CinemaScope mode, using the full width of the sensor and with better quality.

And if you want a ready-made image instead of a V-log video, you can save the video to another card as a small file and it comes with the Real Time Lut feature. Other cameras have presets, but Real Time Lut allows the camera to have very versatile settings that can be used to get the tone exactly the way you want. For example, how about a Kodak Gold simulation with a small grain? It works.

Arri C-Log3 wide tonal range recording will also be available for the Panasonic S1 II camera as a paid upgrade later. This was designed specifically for this camera in collaboration with Arri. So now you don't have to load Powergrades into Resolve, watch hours of YouTube videos with tutorials on how to make your footage look like Arri film cameras.

Assistive features for video shooting

Despite its versatility, saving your own settings (which can also be saved to a memory card and transferred to another camera), Mylist lists your own general settings, and the Q button brings up handy shortcuts when adjusting settings.

Panasonic has a very comprehensive range of features in its cameras that help photographers: false color exposure assist, vectorscope & waveform color and exposure views, dual zebras and preview modes for anamorphic video, and V-Log and HLG for shooting. These really leave nothing to be desired.

S1 II sensor read speed and dynamic range

The sensor is a Dual Gain type, meaning it has two basic sensitivities that can be switched between manually or automatically. In photography, these basic levels are ISO 100 and 800, with Cinelike profiles ISO 200 and 1600, and when shooting with V-Log, ISO 640 and 5000.

The Panasonic S1R II was criticized for its slower sensor read speed. This S1 II has a faster sensor and fewer megapixels, so you don't have to worry about rolling shutter.

On the other hand, the read speed is so good that it now includes a DR Boost feature that achieves a tonal range of up to 15 stops. The feature takes two exposures, one at a low sensitivity to capture the highlights with their tones and one at a higher sensitivity to capture the shadows, and finally this image data is combined into one image with less noise, covering a wide tonal range and containing good color information.

However, this slows down the camera's sensor reading, meaning it only works in 30P image modes, and it's good to test how the feature behaves if the camera is moving very quickly. But for more static shooting, there is a particularly good dynamic range - as a reminder, however, that the camera is also at its best at a fast setting! This also applies to Prores RAW material, which contains more noise.

The best image stabilization on the market?

According to the camera shop, one of Panasonic's biggest advantages is its very good image stabilization. Other manufacturers promise the same aperture values, but watching videos shows that the technology is one of the best on the market, if not the best. When you combine the Active IS mode of the camera stabilization with the slightly image-limiting electronic EIS stabilization, you don't need separate gimbals and you don't have to be a ninja walking master - the image is really smooth.

The S1 II also includes a cropless setting that eliminates the so-called wobble phenomenon that disturbs wide-angle video recording, the image looks stable even at the edges and you don't have to compromise on the wide-angle. EIS electronic stabilization now also works with anamorphic lenses.

Professional camera usability

The Panasonic S1 II features the exact same body as the previously announced S1R II. This is a smart choice as the S1R II was a huge leap forward in usability, being 20% lighter than the old S1 series.

Despite its lightness, the body is clearly professional-grade, with the same extensive connections and a highly functional display hinge system, as well as active cooling combined with weather protection.

Panasonic also announced a very interesting Lumix Flow app, which allows you to create storyboards, organize video clips, edit videos, and use your smartphone as an external monitor when connected to the camera. Frame.Io support is standard on the camera, and now also supports Capture One tethering.

Carefully adjusted settings can be copied to a memory card. Recorded videos can be transferred to an external SSD, for example, directly from the camera without a computer.

• The mechanical shutter acts as a sensor protector when the camera is closed.
• The top adjustment wheel has moved forward - no more accidental adjustments to the shutter speed
• 5.76 million dot viewfinder that displays the image continuously
• Switch between photo, video and S&Q slow-motion videos with a dedicated switch
• The multi-directional folding and rotating touchscreen mechanism, familiar from the highly praised S1H model (but updated to be even better!)
• 1 CFExpress Type B and 1 SDXC UHS-II memory card slot

Specifications:

• Lens mount: L-mount
• Full-frame 24.1 megapixel sensor
• ISO sensitivity 100-51200 (expanded to 50-204800)
• Continuous shooting 10fps mechanical, 70fps electronic shutter
• Flash sync: 1/250, hot shoe
• 5-axis in-body image stabilization
• Video:
  Prores RAW / Prores RAW HQ [4.2Gb/s-1.6Gb/s]
  UHD 6K (5952 x 3968) at 30.00 fps [200 Mb/s]
  DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 120 fps [300 Mb/s]
  UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 120 fps [300 Mb/s]
  1920 x 1080 at 240 fps [800 Mb/s]
  External recording DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 120 fps and HD (1920 x 1080) at 59.94 fps
• Electronic viewfinder 5.76 million pixels, magnification 0.78x
• Connections: Microphone, headphone, HDMI A, USB-C. WiFI
• Battery type: DMW-BLK22, approx. 350 shots per charge (CIPA)
• 3 inch foldable touchscreen
• 2 memory card slots: SD and CFexpress Type B
• Size: 134.37 x 102.36 x 91.69mm
• Weight: 798g (with battery and memory card)