Panasonic LUMIX S1II 24.1MP Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera with 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S. Lens

The Panasonic LUMIX S1II (DC-S1M2M) is a professional full-frame hybrid mirrorless camera designed for demanding photography and video production. It combines a newly developed 24.1MP partially stacked CMOS sensor with Panasonic's latest processing technology, delivering high-speed performance, advanced autofocus, excellent image quality and up to 15 stops of dynamic range.

This kit includes the versatile LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S. lens, providing a broad focal-length range for landscapes, portraits, events, travel, documentary work and professional video.

The S1II supports 6K 30p Open Gate, 5.1K 60p, C4K/4K high-frame-rate recording, 10-bit video, V-Log/V-Gamut, advanced Phase Hybrid AF and up to 70fps electronic burst shooting.

Key Features

• 24.1MP partially stacked full-frame CMOS sensor
• 35.8 × 23.8mm full-frame sensor
• L-Mount
• Up to 15 stops dynamic range with Dynamic Range Boost
• 14+ stops with Dynamic Range Boost OFF
• V-Log / V-Gamut
• Phase Hybrid AF
• 779-point phase-detection AF
• 315-area contrast AF
• AI-based subject recognition
• Human, animal, car, motorcycle/bike, train and airplane detection
• Up to 70fps electronic burst shooting
• Up to 10fps mechanical/electronic-front-curtain shooting
• 8-stop 5-axis Dual I.S. 2
• Active I.S.
• 6K 30p Open Gate
• 5.1K 60p Open Gate
• C4K/4K up to 120p
• Full HD up to 240p
• 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording
• Apple ProRes recording
• Apple ProRes RAW support
• USB-SSD recording
• Real Time LUT
• ARRI LogC3 support via optional software key
• 5.76M-dot OLED EVF
• 1.84M-dot free-angle touchscreen
• CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II dual card slots
• Built-in cooling fan
• Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz
• Bluetooth 5.0
• USB-C
• Full-size HDMI
• 3.5mm microphone and headphone connections
• Dust-, splash- and freeze-resistant construction

Panasonic specifies the S1II's 24.1MP partially stacked sensor, 15-stop V-Log dynamic range, 70fps burst shooting, Phase Hybrid AF and 6K Open Gate recording.

24.1MP Partially Stacked CMOS Sensor

The S1II features a newly developed 24.1MP partially stacked full-frame CMOS sensor designed to provide a combination of high readout speed, image quality and dynamic range.

The sensor measures approximately 35.8 × 23.8mm and produces 6000 × 4000-pixel native still images in the 3:2 format.

High Resolution mode can produce images up to 12000 × 8000 pixels.

Up to 15 Stops Dynamic Range

The S1II provides up to 15 stops of dynamic range when Dynamic Range Boost is enabled while shooting in V-Log.

Panasonic specifies:

• 15 stops — Dynamic Range Boost ON
• 14+ stops — Dynamic Range Boost OFF

This provides extensive latitude for professional colour grading and high-contrast scenes.

Phase Hybrid Autofocus

The S1II introduces Panasonic's advanced Phase Hybrid AF system with:

• 779-point phase detection
• 315-area contrast detection
• Full-area AF
• Zone AF
• 1-Area+
• 1-Area
• Pinpoint AF
• Tracking AF
• Human detection
• Animal detection
• Car detection
• Motorcycle/bike detection
• Train detection
• Airplane detection

The camera can automatically identify and track different subject types for both still photography and video.

High-Speed Burst Shooting

The partially stacked sensor allows the S1II to deliver extremely high continuous shooting speeds.

Electronic Shutter

• Up to 70fps

Mechanical / Electronic Front Curtain

• Up to 10fps depending on AF and priority settings

This makes the S1II particularly suitable for sports, wildlife, action and fast-moving subjects.

8-Stop 5-Axis Image Stabilisation

The S1II incorporates 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 image stabilisation.

The system combines sensor-shift stabilisation with compatible lens optical stabilisation to provide up to 8 stops of compensation under Panasonic's specified conditions.

The camera also incorporates Active I.S. for improved stabilisation when recording handheld video.

Professional 6K Open Gate Video

The S1II is designed as a professional hybrid camera with extensive video recording capabilities.

Key recording formats include:

• 6K 30p Open Gate
• 5.9K 60p
• 5.1K 60p Open Gate
• C4K 120p
• 4K 120p
• 4K 60p
• 4K 50p
• Full HD up to 240fps
• 4:2:2 10-bit
• Apple ProRes
• Apple ProRes RAW
• H.264
• H.265/HEVC

Panasonic's specifications also support USB-SSD recording, proxy recording, streaming and extensive professional monitoring tools.

V-Log / V-Gamut

The S1II supports V-Log and V-Gamut, providing a professional image profile designed for post-production workflows.

With up to 15 stops of dynamic range, the camera is suited to professional:

• Cinema production
• Commercial video
• Documentary
• Corporate films
• Music videos
• Events
• YouTube production
• High-end content creation

Real Time LUT

Real Time LUT allows LUTs to be applied directly during shooting.

The camera supports LUT libraries with:

• .VLT files
• .CUBE files
• V-Log to V709 workflows
• LUT View Assist
• LUT application during RAW processing
• Real Time LUT in Photo Style

High-Resolution Electronic Viewfinder

The S1II features a high-resolution 5.76-million-dot OLED Live View Finder.

EVF specifications

• OLED technology
• Approx. 5.76M dots
• Approx. 100% field of view
• Approx. 0.78x magnification
• 120fps display option
• Eye sensor
• -4 to +2 dpt diopter adjustment

Free-Angle Touchscreen

The rear display features a 3.0-inch, 1.84-million-dot TFT LCD.

It provides:

• Free-angle operation
• Touch AF
• Touch shutter
• Touch menu control
• Touch pad AF
• Video monitoring
• LUT View Assist

This makes the S1II suitable for both conventional photography and professional video production.

Cooling Fan

The S1II incorporates an integrated cooling system with selectable fan modes.

Available settings include:

• Auto 1
• Auto 2
• Fast
• Normal
• Slow
• Off where permitted

This helps manage heat during extended professional video recording.

Dual Card Slots

The S1II provides two professional media slots:

Slot 1

CFexpress Type B

Slot 2

SD / SDHC / SDXC

The SD slot supports UHS-I/UHS-II cards, including UHS-II V90 media.

USB-SSD Recording

The camera supports direct recording to an external USB SSD, providing high-capacity storage options for demanding video workflows.

Streaming & Connectivity

The S1II supports:

• Wi-Fi 2.4GHz
• Wi-Fi 5GHz
• Bluetooth 5.0
• RTMPS streaming
• USB tethering
• USB-C
• HDMI
• Smartphone connectivity
• LUMIX Lab
• LUMIX Flow

Panasonic lists both Wi-Fi and USB tethering streaming functions, including Full HD streaming and 4K USB tethering under supported modes.

LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S. Lens

The included LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S. (S-R24105) is a versatile full-frame standard zoom designed for professional photography and video.

Its 24-105mm focal range covers:

• Wide-angle landscapes
• Architecture
• Street photography
• Documentary
• Portraits
• Events
• Product photography
• Travel
• Video production

Panasonic identifies the S-R24105 as the supplied lens for the DC-S1M2M kit.

Lens Specifications

Macro Photography

The 24-105mm lens offers approximately 0.5x maximum magnification, making it useful for close-up subjects including:

• Products
• Food
• Flowers
• Accessories
• Details
• Small objects

The 0.30m minimum focusing distance provides additional flexibility for close-up work.

Weather-Sealed Construction

The S1II features a rugged construction designed for demanding environments.

The camera is:

• Dust resistant
• Splash resistant
• Freeze resistant
• Designed for operation down to -10°C

The included 24-105mm F4 lens is also dust- and splash-resistant and rated for operation down to -10°C.

Camera Technical Specifications

Specifications are based primarily on Panasonic India's official S1II specifications.

Ideal For

• Professional photography
• Professional videography
• Wedding photography
• Wedding cinematography
• Commercial photography
• Documentary filmmaking
• Cinema production
• Sports photography
• Wildlife photography
• Event photography
• Portrait photography
• Landscape photography
• Travel photography
• YouTube production
• Corporate video
• High-end content creation

What's in the Box

The DC-S1M2M 24-105mm kit includes:

• Panasonic LUMIX S1II camera body
• LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S. lens
• DMW-BLK22 battery pack
• Battery charger
• Shoulder strap
• Body cap
• Hot shoe cover
• Battery-grip connector cover
• Lens hood
• Lens front cap
• Lens rear cap

Panasonic's official accessory documentation confirms the 24-105mm lens and associated lens accessories as part of the DC-S1M2M kit.