The Panasonic S1 was announced at Photokina 2018 and the shipping of the camera started in March 2019. Now it’s 2024, people are still waiting for the update of S1, there have been more than 5 years aka a huge gap. Now, finally, we have some good news related to the successor of S1 / Panasonic S1 Mark II, take a look at the specifications of the upcoming camera.
Panasonic S1 Mark II Specification
- rewrite the core specification, 34MP stacked sensor
- Slim, sealed magnesium body
- Built-in Fan (no overheating in direct sunlight at 50º C)
- Built-in ND filter
- Video: 6k 120, 4k 120 no crop
- Improved IBIS
- Improved autofocus with AI chip
- Improved battery life
- Improved dynamic range for video and photo.
- Improved low-light performance
- Price around $3,000
- No AA filter
The rumored specifications are being circulated over the internet and they are not coming from a reliable source, so take it with a grain of salt. We will post updates as soon as we get the latest information about the upcoming cameras.
Also see – Panasonic Lumix S1R Mark II Coming Soon
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Honestly, I would not want a more petite/slim body. I don’t want it to look like the s5. Though my s5ii is better than my s1 in all, mostly due to PDAF, I can tell you that on-set clients are much more impressed with the look of the s1. Especially when partially kitted with French doors and a cage with dohickies attached.
The current S1 body allows more to be packed into the camera. Also, its extra weight is perfect for handheld shots. A smaller body also produces more heat in most cases. I say leave it the same size and use the extra space. If they do slim it down, it will only give the possible coming S1Hii a more professional look if it keeps the original size.
Oh, I also don’t see why you would have an S1ii & S1iix, as it seems to me that it could just be one model that does both like my S1 does both at a professional level. I like the middle ground of the sensor size at 32mp rather than 47mp or 24mp, though I think if there is an S1H, it will have a 48mp stacked sensor with built-in ND BECAUSE IT BIGGER and has more room with the new, more compact components in all cameras since last year.
HUNCHES –
> The menu system will be noticeably improved. It’s already good, but Panasonic can’t sleep on those laurels.
> I also hope for in-body false color you can see on the LCD.
> I think a better LCD will be on the S1ii also even with it currently being one of the top 3 best LCDs on a camera.