Panasonic S1R Body (SKU DC-S1RE-K)

The Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R is Panasonic’s high-resolution full-frame mirrorless camera, combining powerful imaging performance with a tough, weather-resistant body. At its heart is a 47.3MP full-frame MOS sensor working with the Venus Engine processor to deliver extremely detailed still images, wide dynamic range, and video recording up to 4K60p. The sensor omits a traditional low-pass filter for maximum sharpness, and its aspherical on-chip micro lenses improve light gathering, sensitivity, and color response. Together with the processor, the camera offers an extended sensitivity up to ISO 51200, continuous shooting up to 9 fps, advanced DFD contrast-detection autofocus for fast, accurate subject tracking, and 5.5-stop sensor-shift image stabilization for sharper handheld shots.

The S1R’s body design further supports professional use. It features a high-resolution 5.76m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder, a 3.2" 2.1m-dot triaxial tilting touchscreen LCD, and a robust magnesium-alloy body that is splash, dust, and freeze resistant. A top status LCD allows quick checking of key settings, while dual XQD and SD card slots provide flexible storage options. Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enable remote camera control and wireless image transfer to smartphones and tablets.

47.3MP Full-Frame MOS Sensor and Venus Engine

The full-frame 47.3MP MOS sensor, paired with the updated Venus Engine, is optimized for very high resolution, strong low-light capability, and wide dynamic range.

• 47.3MP full-frame MOS sensor with no low-pass filter for maximum sharpness

• Aspherical on-chip micro lenses to improve light condensation and sensitivity

• Anti-reflective coating to reduce reflections and flare for more accurate color

• ISO range from 100 to 25600, expandable to 50–51200

• Up to 9 fps continuous shooting with AF-S or 6 fps with AF-C

• More than 40 consecutive RAW files at full resolution

UHD 4K Video Recording

Beyond stills, the S1R also delivers solid video performance.

• UHD 4K recording up to 60p with 4:2:0 8-bit color

• Unlimited recording times, limited only by card capacity and thermal conditions

• High-speed modes:

  • UHD 4K60p recorded for 30p playback (approx. 2x slow motion)

  • Full HD 180p recorded for 30p playback (approx. 6x slow motion)

• HDMI Type A output for external recorders

• 3.5 mm microphone input and 3.5 mm headphone output for improved audio control

Body Design

• L-Mount interface (L-Mount Alliance) with 51.6 mm diameter and 20 mm flange distance for a wide range of compatible lenses

• 5.76m-dot OLED Real View Finder with approx. 0.78x magnification, 60/120 fps refresh options, 0.005 s lag, and 10,000:1 contrast ratio

• 3.2" 2.1m-dot triaxial tilting touchscreen LCD for live view, playback, and menus; suitable for high and low angles, including vertical orientation

• Live View Boost for improved viewing in low light and Night Mode to reduce backlight brightness in dark environments

• Top status LCD for checking settings even when the camera is switched off

• Magnesium-alloy body that is splash-, dust-, and freeze-resistant

• Large ergonomic grip, eight-way joystick, and intuitive control layout

• Illuminated buttons and lock lever to prevent accidental setting changes

• Dual card slots: one XQD and one SD (UHS-II compatible), supporting backup, relay, or separated RAW/JPEG recording

• XQD slot designed to support CFexpress with a future firmware update

• USB Type-C port for fast data transfer and in-camera battery charging

• HDMI Type A, 2.5 mm remote port (for optional DMW-RS2 Remote Shutter), 3.5 mm mic and headphone jacks, and PC sync port for flash

• DMW-BLJ31 lithium-ion battery rated for approx. 360–380 shots with the rear monitor, 340–360 with the EVF, and 1100–1150 shots using Power Save LVF mode

• High-precision shutter mechanism with 1/8000 s maximum speed, 1/320 s flash sync, tested for about 400,000 actuations

Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization

• 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization rated for 5.5 stops

• Dual I.S. 2 combines in-body 5-axis IS with compatible Lumix O.I.S. lenses to compensate for up to approx. 6 stops of camera shake

• Effective for both stills and video, especially when shooting handheld

DFD Autofocus System

The Depth-From-Defocus system provides fast, intelligent autofocus performance.

• Contrast-detection AF with 225 selectable focus areas

• DFD technology calculates subject distance quickly with lens–sensor communication up to 480 fps

• Focus acquisition in as little as 0.08 seconds (under ideal conditions)

• Advanced AI-based subject recognition analyzing subject type, color, size, and movement

• Face/eye detection for precise focus on portraits, including focus on the pupil

• Adjustable AF speed and sensitivity to match different subjects and styles

• Low Light AF performance down to –6 EV

Manual Focus and AF Assist Tools

• Focus peaking with colored outlines to show the in-focus area

• Touch MF Assist for tap-to-focus control

• AF Point Scope (3x to 10x magnification) for precise focus checking

• Customizable AF zones for Multi AF and Custom Multi AF

6K and 4K PHOTO Modes

Using its video engine, the S1R offers fast still capture derived from video streams.

• 8MP stills from 4K PHOTO at 60 or 30 fps

• 18MP stills from 6K PHOTO at 30 fps

The three available modes are:

• Burst: Continuous recording, ideal for rapid action where you want to choose the perfect frame afterward.

• Pre-Burst: Records one second before and one second after the shutter press, giving about 60 frames around the decisive moment.

• Burst (S/S): Lets you play back footage, pause on a specific frame, and save that frame as an 8MP or 18MP still.

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

• Bluetooth Low Energy (4.2) for constant low-power connection to a smartphone or tablet

• Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11ac and b/g/n) for faster wireless transfer and more responsive remote control

The Lumix Sync app for iOS and Android enables:

• Remote shooting control from a smartphone or tablet

• Wireless transfer of photos and videos

Other Camera Features

• High Resolution mode using sensor-shift: combines eight exposures into one 187MP RAW or JPEG image (16736 × 11168 pixels); ideal for static subjects on a tripod for maximum detail and color accuracy

• HLG Photo mode for images with extended dynamic range; files can be saved as HSP in 8K or 4K, plus JPEG and RAW, for vivid playback on compatible displays

• Multiple aspect ratios: 3:2, 4:3, 1:1, 16:9, 65:24, and 2:1

• I.S. Status Scope to visualize the type and direction of camera shake in the EVF or on the rear LCD

• Flicker Decrease to reduce exposure and color variations from artificial lighting

• Highlight Weighted Metering to prioritize bright areas and help prevent highlight clipping

• AWBw white balance keeps a warmer, reddish tone, while AWBc provides a cooler, bluish tone for more creative control

• Lumix Tether software via USB offers wired tethered shooting, larger live view on a computer, remote shutter control, access to 6K/4K PHOTO modes, and video start/stop control

• Photo Style options include: Standard, Vivid, Natural, Flat, Landscape, Portrait, Monochrome, L. Monochrome, L. Monochrome D, Cinelike D, Cinelike V, Like709, Standard (HLG), Monochrome (HLG), Like2100, and My Photo Style

Package Includes

• Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only)

• DMW-BLJ31 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (7.2 V, 3100 mAh)

• DMW-BTC14 Battery Charger

• AC Adapter and AC Mains Lead

• USB Type-C to USB Type-C Cable

• USB Type-C to USB Type-A Cable

• Body Cap

• Shoulder Strap

• Eyecup

• Hot Shoe Cover

• Flash Sync Socket Cap

• Battery Grip Connector Cover

• Cable Holder

Main Specifications

Lens Mount: Leica L
Camera Format: Full-frame (1x crop factor)
Sensor Type: MOS
Sensor Size: 36 × 24 mm
Pixels: 50.44 MP (actual), 47.3 MP (effective)
Maximum Resolution: 8368 × 5584
Aspect Ratios: 1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:24
Image File Formats: JPEG, RAW
Image Stabilization: 5-axis sensor-shift

Exposure Control

• ISO Sensitivity: Auto, 100–25600 (extended 50–51200)

• Metering Methods: Center-weighted, multi, spot, highlight-weighted

• Exposure Modes: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual

• Exposure Compensation: –5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV steps)

• Metering Range: 0 to 18 EV

• White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, Color Temperature, White Set

Continuous Shooting and Timers

• Up to 9 fps at 46.7 MP for up to 40 RAW exposures

• Up to 9 fps at 46.7 MP for up to 50 JPEG exposures

• Interval Recording: Yes

• Self-Timer: 2 or 10 seconds

Video

• Recording Modes: MP4/H.264 (4:2:0 8-bit) and AVCHD (4:2:0 8-bit)

• MP4/H.264:

  • UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 59.94p (150 Mb/s)

  • UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 23.976p/29.97p (100 Mb/s)

  • Full HD (1920 × 1080) at 59.94p (28 Mb/s)

  • Full HD (1920 × 1080) at 29.97p (20 Mb/s)

• AVCHD:

  • Full HD (1920 × 1080) at 59.94p (28 Mb/s)

  • Full HD (1920 × 1080) at 23.976p (24 Mb/s)

  • Full HD (1920 × 1080) at 59.94i (17 or 24 Mb/s)

• Video Encoding: NTSC

• Audio Recording: Built-in stereo microphone and external microphone input

• Audio File Formats: AAC, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM

Focus System

• Focus Type: Autofocus and Manual Focus

• Focus Modes: Single-Servo AF (S), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M)

• Autofocus Points: 225 (contrast detection)

• AF Sensitivity: –6 to +18 EV

Viewfinder and Monitor

• Viewfinder Type: Electronic (OLED)

• Viewfinder Resolution: 5,760,000 dots

• Eye Point: 21 mm

• Coverage: 100%

• Magnification: approx. 0.78x

• Diopter Adjustment: –4.0 to +2.0 m

• Monitor Size: 3.2"

• Monitor Resolution: 2,100,000 dots

• Monitor Type: Tilting touchscreen LCD

Flash

• Built-in Flash: None

• Flash Modes: Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction, Off, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction

• Maximum Sync Speed: 1/320 s

• Flash Compensation: –3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV steps)

• Dedicated Flash System: TTL

• External Flash Connections: Hot Shoe, PC Terminal

Interface and Storage

• Memory Card Slots:

  • 1 × SD/SDHC/SDXC

  • 1 × XQD

• Connectivity: 3.5 mm headphone, 3.5 mm microphone, 2.5 mm sub-mini, HDMI Type A (full size), USB 3.0, USB Type-C, X-Sync socket

• Wireless: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

• GPS: None

Environmental

• Operating Temperature: –10 to 40 °C (14 to 104 °F)

• Operating Humidity: 10–80%

Physical

• Battery: 1 × DMW-BLJ31 rechargeable lithium-ion (7.2 VDC, 3100 mAh)

• Dimensions (W × H × D): 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7 mm (5.9 × 4.3 × 3.8") excluding protrusions

• Weight: 1020 g / 2.24 lb (body with battery and memory)