Panasonic Lumix S1II

10 Apr 2026 · Camera Comparison

That $1,400 gap between the GH7 and S1 II isn't just about sensor size — it's about whether your existing MFT glass library justifies staying on the smaller system, or whether full-frame opens doors your current work is starting to push against. Six months of honest field use is the only way to know which side of that argument holds up.

4 May 2026 · Camera Comparison

Most photographers assume bigger sensor means better stabilisation. This comparison between the Lumix S1II and GH7 challenges that. If you're shooting handheld in tight spaces or need reliable slow-shutter work without a gimbal, knowing which system actually delivers more usable frames matters more than which one has the bigger sensor. Panasonic has been quietly building the best IBIS in the business across both formats — this test shows you which body to reach for depending on the job.

8 May 2026 · Camera Review

The S1 II is Panasonic's clearest shot yet at hybrid shooters who've been defaulting to Sony or Canon. At around $2,900 street, the dynamic range numbers are legitimately impressive, but this review flags real-world catches that matter before you commit. If you're pricing up a video-capable body for commercial work and the Lumix line wasn't on your shortlist, it probably should be now.

13 May 2026 · Camera Review

First-look reviews are easy. A year of actual shooting is where cameras either earn their keep or start showing cracks. Matthew Dangyou's long-term take on the Lumix S1II matters if you're still sitting on the fence about jumping into L-mount, or if you own one and want confirmation you made the right call. Panasonic has been building serious credibility in the hybrid space and the S1II was their big swing at the video-first crowd without abandoning stills. Whether it delivers on both fronts after 12 months of real work is the question any prospective buyer should be asking before committing the spend.

30 July 2026 · Camera Review

CineD lab-tested the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P wide camera and found its LOFIC sensor delivers measurably strong highlight reserves, backing up DJI's 17-stop dynamic range claim to a degree that surprised the testers. Rolling shutter, dynamic range at SNR=2, and exposure latitude figures are all published.

17 Sept 2026 · Firmware News

Panasonic's S1II-series firmware patches a known TTL flash shutter lag issue that drew complaints from wedding photographers, plus general stability fixes. The S9 update adds new MP4 (Lite) resolutions and framerate options beyond the original 3.8K open gate, and brings support for the Lumix Flow app.

18 Sept 2026 · Firmware News

Lumix S9 firmware 2.1 unlocks 4K 60p/50p and FHD 120p in MP4 (Lite), and adds a raft of assignable options to the lens function button including focus peaking, crop zoom, and video record. The S1RII, S1II, S1IIN, and S1IIE get flash-sync and burst performance fixes. LUMIX Lab 3.1.1 and LUMIX Flow 1.7.0 drop at the same time, bringing downloadable LUT packs and expanded S9 support respectively.

28 Sept 2026 · Camera Review

CineD has a production Sony FX5 in hand running firmware V1.00 and has put it through their standard lab test battery. Key measurements include rolling shutter at both dual-gain on and off, dynamic range in S-Log3 at 800 ISO, and exposure latitude. Dual-gain mode follows the pattern seen on the Canon C70, Lumix GH6/GH7, and S1II: roughly 1 to 1.5 stops more dynamic range, with rolling shutter approximately doubling when enabled.