Panasonic has added two new full-frame cameras to its LUMIX S Series: the LUMIX S1II and S1IIE. Alongside the cameras, it has also introduced a new standard zoom lens, the LUMIX S 24–60mm F2.8. All three products will be available from late June at official retail partners.
LUMIX S1II: New Sensor, High-Speed Video, and Wide Dynamic Range
The LUMIX S1II features a 24.1MP full-frame partially stacked CMOS sensor combined with the latest Venus Engine. This setup enables fast data processing and supports video formats like 4K 120p, 5.8K 60p, and 5.1K 60p. It also delivers up to 15 stops of dynamic range in V-Log at frame rates below 30p.
For still photography, the camera offers burst shooting at up to 70 frames per second using SH and SH PRE modes. It also supports 10 fps with a mechanical shutter in High-Speed Plus mode. The Open Gate function adds more flexibility, now including 5.1K 60p.
LUMIX S1IIE: Same Build, New Sensor, Cinemascope Format
The LUMIX S1IIE uses a 24.2MP sensor based on the one in the LUMIX S5II. It supports 6K 30p in 3:2 Open Gate format and records 14+ stops of dynamic range in V-Log. It introduces a new 2.4:1 Cinemascope format that records up to 60p with no crop. It keeps the same ergonomic design and layout as the S1II and S1RII.
Shared Features: Autofocus, Stabilization, and Workflow Tools
Both cameras feature Phase Hybrid autofocus with improved subject tracking and face, eye, and body detection. A new Urban Sports mode improves tracking for fast movements like skateboarding or breakdancing. In-body image stabilization offers up to 8 stops of correction and includes cropless video stabilization. Both support internal ProRes RAW HQ and Apple ProRes recording on CFexpress Type B cards. ARRI LogC3 is available with a software upgrade.
They also come with a 5.76 million-dot EVF, a 1.84 million-dot tilt and free-angle touchscreen, dual card slots (SD and CFexpress Type B), and are rated to work at temperatures down to -10°C. Software support includes Capture One, Frame.io, LUMIX Lab, and LUMIX Flow for editing and project management. Future updates will add HEIF format support, waveform monitor, vectorscope, wireless mirroring, and other tools.
LUMIX S 24–60mm F2.8 Lens: Bright, Lightweight, and Video-Ready
The new LUMIX S 24–60mm F2.8 lens offers a constant wide aperture across its zoom range. It is compact and lightweight, weighing only 544 grams. The lens supports a minimum focusing distance of 19 cm and a maximum magnification of 0.3x, making it suitable for both close-ups and portraits.
It features a Dual Phase Linear Motor and a new optical encoder for fast and accurate autofocus. It also includes a focus button on the lens barrel and, for the first time in the S series, lets users reassign the focus ring to control aperture or exposure compensation.
For video, it reduces focus breathing and enables smooth aperture transitions with micro-step control. Manual focus adjustments while zooming are also supported.
All three products will be available starting late June.
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