Panasonic Lumix S1 IIE Review
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Our editorial take on the Panasonic Lumix S1 IIE
The Lumix S1 IIE is Panasonic's stripped-down version of the S1 II, delivering most of the flagship's hybrid capabilities at $2,500. It shares the same 24MP partially stacked sensor with dual native ISO (100/800), the stellar 8-stop IBIS that reviewers consistently praise, and robust video specs including 6K open gate at 30p, 4K at 120p, internal ProRes RAW, and unlimited recording. Where it differs is in speed and a few video framerate options. The S1 II offers faster burst rates and 5.1K 60p open gate recording, which the IIE omits.
Reviewers see this as a capable workhorse for hybrid shooters who don't need the absolute top end of the S1 II. The IBIS earns particular acclaim as the best in any Lumix full-frame body, and the video toolkit (10-bit 4:2:2, V-Log, real-time LUT, Frame.io C2C integration) positions it well for content creators and short filmmakers. The consensus is that it's a competitive, if somewhat pedestrian, option in the crowded full-frame hybrid space. It delivers professional features without the flash, making it a sensible pick for shooters who prioritize stabilization and video flexibility over bleeding-edge speed.
- Best-in-class 8-stop IBIS across the Lumix full-frame lineup
- Comprehensive video specs with 6K open gate, 4K 120p, internal ProRes RAW, and unlimited recording
- Dual native ISO (100/800) for clean low-light performance
- Robust build with weather sealing and full-size controls
- Strong hybrid feature set including V-Log, real-time LUT, and Frame.io C2C integration
- Lacks 5.1K 60p open gate and some higher framerate options found on the S1 II
- Slower burst shooting compared to the flagship S1 II
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The Panasonic Lumix S1 IIE offers almost everything you get from the pricier S1 II, but without the blazing top speeds and at a more competitive ...
The S1 IIE has the best in-body image stabilization system of any Lumix full-frame camera, offering 8 stops in the centre and 7 stops at the ...
When it comes to video, the S1II again offers faster framerates at many resolutions, along with higher specified dynamic range. But elsewhere, a ...
So the S1 IIE is a powerful weapon for content creators and short filmmakers. It lacks the S1 II's 5.1K open gate option, so there's no 3:2 60p, ...
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Specs
- Battery
- Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2200 mAh
- Weight Grams
- 717 g (body only), 798 g (with battery and card)
- Dimensions Mm
- 134.37 x 102.36 x 91.69 mm (without protrusions)
- Weather Sealing
- Yes
- Bit Depth
- 10-bit 4:2:2, 10-bit 4:2:0
- Raw Video
- Internal ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ
- Log Profiles
- V-Log, V-Gamut
- Internal Codecs
- H.265 Long GOP, H.264 ALL-Intra, H.264 Long GOP, ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 120p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1080/240p
- Max Video Bitrate
- 4.2 Gb/s
- Max Recording Time
- Unlimited
- Max Video Resolution
- 6K (5952 x 3968)
- Active Is
- Yes
- Mobile App
- LUMIX Lab, LUMIX Flow
- Frame Io C2c
- Yes
- Heif Support
- 10-bit
- Bulb Mode Max
- 30 minutes
- Real Time Lut
- Yes
- Operating Temp
- 14 to 104F (-10 to 40C)
- Rtmps Streaming
- 1080p at 59.94p (8 Mb/s)
- Flash Sync Speed
- 1/250 s
- Capture One Plugin
- Yes
- Dynamic Range Boost
- Yes
- Open Gate Recording
- 6K 30p (3:2), 5.1K 60p (4:3)
- High Resolution Mode
- 96 MP handheld
- Exposure Compensation
- -3 to +5 EV (1/3 EV steps)
- Sensor Size
- Full-frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm)
- Sensor Type
- Partially Stacked CMOS
- Image Processor
- L2 Engine
- Effective Megapixels
- 24.1 MP
- Launch Price Usd
- $2497.99
- Dual Native Iso
- Yes (100/800)
- Iso Range Stills
- 100 to 51200 (50 to 204800 extended), Dual Base ISO 100/800
- Continuous Shooting
- 70 fps (e-shutter, blackout-free)
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- 1/2000 to 60 s (Electronic Front Curtain)
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 1/8000 to 60 s
- Viewfinder
- OLED EVF, 5,760,000 dot, 0.78x magnification, 21 mm eye point
- Rear Screen
- Free-Angle Tilting 3 inch Touchscreen LCD, 1,840,000 dot
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- L-mount
- Crop Factor
- 1.0x
- Usb
- USB-C (Data and Power)
- Hdmi
- Yes, HDMI output
- Audio Io
- 1x 3.5mm stereo microphone input, 1x 3.5mm stereo headphone output
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), GPS via connected smartphone
- Card Slots
- Slot 1: CFexpress Type B, Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II
- Ibis
- 5-axis, 8.0 stops
- Af Points
- 779 (Contrast Detection, Phase Detection)
- Af System
- Phase Hybrid AF
- Subject Detection
- Human, Eye, Face, Animal, Car, Motorcycle (AI-based)
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