Panasonic’s New Advanced Hybrid Cameras

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Panasonic has announced two new full-frame hybrid cameras for the L-mount system: the Lumix S1 II and the S1 IIE. Both are designed for photo and video use and feature Phase Hybrid AF with real-time recognition tracking, improved eye and face detection, and a new “Urban Sports” mode that helps track fast, unpredictable movement like skateboarding or breakdancing.

The cameras share many core features, including 8-stop in-body stabilization, dual card slots (SD and CFexpress Type B), and internal ProRes RAW recording at up to 5.8K 30p and C4K 60p. Panasonic has also added a new 2.4:1 Cinemascope aspect ratio for video, a high-res 5.76M-dot EVF, and a tilting 1.84M-dot LCD.

The key difference between the two cameras lies in the sensor: the S1 II uses a new 24.1MP partially-stacked sensor that enables faster readout speeds, 4K 120p, 5.8K 60p, and up to 70 fps bursts. It also includes a new Dynamic Range Boost mode offering up to 15 stops in V-Log at lower frame rates. The S1 IIE uses the 24.2MP sensor found in the S5 II and tops out at 6K 30p and 30 fps bursts, with Panasonic promising 14+ stops of dynamic range in V-Log. Both cameras launch in late June. The Lumix S1 II is priced at $3,199, while the S1 IIE will retail for $2,499.

You can see full details on B&H’s website here