Panasonic Life Solutions India has introduced two new full-frame mirrorless cameras, the LUMIX S1II and LUMIX S1IIE, adding to the LUMIX S Series lineup.
LUMIX S1II
Equipped with a new 24.1MP full-frame partially stacked CMOS sensor, the S1II uses Panasonic’s Venus Engine for on-camera image processing. Video capabilities include 5.1K at 60 fps, 4K at 120 fps, and 5.8K at 60 fps. In V-Log, the camera can record up to 15 stops of dynamic range for frame rates under 30 fps.
For continuous capture, the S1II supports blackout-free continuous shooting at up to 70 frames per second in SH and SH PRE modes. Open Gate video is available at 5.1K/60 fps. Panasonic stated that a firmware update is planned to introduce multiple frame-marker displays.
LUMIX S1IIE
The S1IIE is fitted with a 24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor drawn from the LUMIX S5II design. It supports 6K open-gate recording at 30 fps and offers a 2.4:1 widescreen aspect ratio at frame rates up to 60 fps without cropping. In V-Log the camera provides more than 14 stops of dynamic range.
Continuous shooting with the electronic shutter (SH/SH PRE) reaches up to 30 fps, while mechanical shutter bursts (H+ mode) go up to 10 fps; both operate without viewfinder blackout. Open Gate recording at 6K/30 fps is supported for flexible reframing.
Shared features
- Phase Hybrid autofocus enhanced by AI with detection for eyes, faces and subject motion.
- ‘Urban Sports’ autofocus mode designed for tracking fast, complex movements.
- 8.0-stop in-body image stabilization (B.I.S.) plus cropless electronic image stabilization (E.I.S.).
- Internal recording of Apple ProRes RAW HQ / ProRes RAW at 5.8K 30p and C4K 60p to CFexpress Type B cards.
- The DMW-SFU3A software key enables ARRI LogC3 output support.
- Electronic viewfinder with 5.76 million-dot resolution and a 1.84 million-dot tilt/free-angle LCD.
- Dual media slots accepting SD and CFexpress Type B cards; rated to operate down to −10 °C.
- Workflow compatibility with Capture One, Frame.io, LUMIX Lab, and the forthcoming LUMIX Flow application.
Pricing and Availability
The LUMIX S1II is priced at Rs. 3,29,990, while the LUMIX S1IIE is priced at Rs. 2,69,990. Both models are available starting today through Panasonic-authorised dealers in India and via the company’s direct-to-consumer sales channels.
Speaking about the launch, Fumiyasu Fujimori, Managing Director, Panasonic Marketing India, Panasonic Life Solutions India, said,
The Indian creative industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Creators today are not just storytellers; they have become full-fledged producers of high-quality content, often working across platforms and formats. They seek cameras with advanced technology, higher resolution, enhanced autofocus, strong video capabilities, and professional-grade specifications that traditional smartphones cannot match. The LUMIX S1II and S1IIE have been designed to deliver pro-level imaging with creator-focused features—making it simpler than ever to bring ideas to life, from first frame to final edit. We believe India is on the verge of a creative revolution, and Panasonic is proud to drive that momentum with cutting-edge imaging solutions.