Compare Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II vs Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 IIE
In this technical comparison between the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II and the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 IIE, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $3,199 USD / €3,499 and $2,499 USD / £2,399 GBP (Prices at launch).
| Specifications |
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II |
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 IIE |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | May, 2025 | May, 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 134.4× 102.4× 91.7 mm | 134.3× 102.3× 91.7 mm |
| Weight | 800g (with battery and card) | 795g (with battery and card) / 712g (body only) |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Leica L-Mount |
| Weather sealing | Yes (Dust, splash, and freeze-resistant to −10°C) | Yes Dust, splash, and freeze-resistant to −10°C |
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Partially-Stacked BSI CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Size | Full Frame (35.6× 23.8 mm) | 35.8× 23.8 mm |
| Resolution | 24.1 Megapixels (effective) / 96MP High-Res Mode | 24.2 Megapixels / 96MP Handheld High-Res Mode |
| ISO range | ISO 100 – 51200 (Extended: 50 – 204800) | ISO 100 – 51200 (Extended: 50 – 204800); Dual Native ISO |
| Stabilization | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (Up to 8.0 stops of compensation) | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (Up to 8.0 stops of compensation) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.0-inch Tilt + Free-Angle articulating touchscreen (1.84 million dots) | 3.0-inch Tilt + Free-Angle articulating touchscreen (1.84 million dots) |
| Viewfinder | 5.76 million dot OLED EVF, 0.78x magnification, up to 120fps | 5.76 million dot OLED EVF, 0.78x magnification, 120fps refresh rate |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 779 points | 779 points |
| AF System | Phase Hybrid AF + AI Subject Detection | Phase Hybrid AF with AI-driven subject detection |
| Eye AF | Yes (Humans, Animals, Birds, Vehicles, and new "Urban Sports" mode) | Yes (Human, Animal, Bird, Vehicle, and Urban Sports recognition) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 10 fps (Mechanical); 70 fps (Electronic, blackout-free) | 10 fps (Mechanical); 30 fps (Electronic, with SH/SH Pre-Burst) |
| Formats | JPEG, RAW (14-bit), HEIF (10-bit), 96MP High-Res RAW/JPEG | JPEG (Exif 3.0), RAW (14-bit), HEIF (10-bit) |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution & FPS | 6K (Open Gate 3:2) at 30p; 5.1K at 60p; 4K at 120p (1.17x crop) | 6K Open Gate (3:2) at 30p; 4K at 60p (APS-C crop); 1080p at 120p |
| Bit-depth | 4:2:2 10-bit internal; Internal ProRes RAW and Apple ProRes HQ | 4:2:2 10-bit internal; Supports Apple ProRes 422 HQ |
| Mic / Headphone ports | 3.5mm Mic & Headphone; Supports 32-bit Float Audio (with XLR2 adapter) | 3.5mm Mic & Headphone; Supports 32-bit Float Audio (via DMW-XLR2 adapter) |
| HDMI output | Full-size HDMI (Type A) | Full-size HDMI (Type A); Support for RAW video output |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | Dual Slots | Dual Slots |
| Type | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B; Slot 2: SD (UHS-II); Supports recording to external SSD via USB-C | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B; Slot 2: SD (UHS-II); Supports recording to external SSD via USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 / 5GHz) | Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 / 5GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Ver 5.0 (Low Energy) | Ver 5.0 (Low Energy) |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) / Full HDMI | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) / Full HDMI |
| Battery | ||
| Model | DMW-BLK22 (2200 mAh) | DMW-BLK22 (2200 mAh) |
| CIPA shots | Approx. 360–380 shots (varies by LCD/EVF use) | Approx. 380 shots (LCD) / 340 shots (EVF) |
| USB charging | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Camera body, DMW-BLK22 Battery, Charger, USB-C Cable, Shoulder Strap, Body Cap, Hot Shoe Cover. | Camera body, DMW-BLK22 Battery, Charger, USB-C Cable, Shoulder Strap, Body Cap. |
| Price | $3,199 USD / €3,499 | $2,499 USD / £2,399 GBP (Prices at launch) |
| Full Details | Lumix DC-S1 II - Full Specifications | Lumix DC-S1 IIE - Full Specifications |