Panasonic S1H - EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK

We sat down with Matt Frazer from Panasonic for an EXCLUSIVE First Look at the Panasonic S1H camera. In this 6 part video series, we’ll cover everything you need to know about this exciting new 6K camera from ergonomics to specs to sensors to usability for photography and videography, support gear, and much more. Jump to Part 1 - Ergonomics Jump to Part 2 - The Panasonic Look: Color Science + Sensor Jump to Part 3 - Camera Features from 6K to Native Codex (with DP David C Smith) Jump to Part 4 - Anamorphic, Greenscreen & Slo-Mo Jump to Part 5 - Accessories: SD Cards, Batteries, Drones & more Jump to Part 6 - 5.9K ProRes RAW

Part 6 - 5.9K ProRes RAW

In Part 6 we introduce a new feature- 5.9K ProRes Raw & Panasonic's collaboration with Atomos. We talk about our final thoughts and everyone talks about their favorite S1H feature!

Part 5 - Accessories: SD Cards, Batteries, Drones & more

Director of Photography David C Smith shares more of his experience testing and working with the S1H - in particular, we discuss accessories. We answer questions like the best kind of SD cards to use, how long does the S1H battery last, and more.

Part 4 - Anamorphic, Greenscreen & Slo-Mo

In part 4 we continue speaking with Director of Photography David C Smith about his experience testing and working with the S1H - in particular, we discuss some unique and exciting features: anamorphic, greenscreen use, and slo-mo.

Part 3 - Camera Features from 6K to Native Codex (with DP David C Smith)

Everything you need to know about 6k, codec, recording, waveform, 10-bit, and so much more. Plus, watch some stunning S1H footage from Los Angeles based Director of Photography David C Smith and bring David into the interview to discuss his experiences.

Part 2 - The Panasonic Look: Color Science + Sensor

In Part 2 we discuss color science, the sensor, and the S1H relationship to VariCam and Panasonic EVA1. Plus, working in LOG, LUTs, price, and whether this is really an A or a B camera.

Panasonic S1H First Look - Part 1

Part 1 does a deep dive into the camera Ergonomics - dials, LCDs, card slots, and more. We also cover what specific differences S1 and S1R users will see in the new S1H.

Zacuto and the Panasonic S1H

The Panasonic S1 Series Cage is the perfect lightweight cage to transform your Panasonic S1H, S1R, or S1 camera to accommodate any shooting style. Our Cage is secure with a snug fit, HDMI strain relief and right angle, and a comfy hand strap on the left side. Along the top is a Z-Rail and multiple ¼ 20 and ⅜ 16 screw holes for easy accessory mounting. Customize to fit your needs with a side handgrip with coldshoe, our unique wooden ball Zarn handgrip, Top Grip, and more. In the First Look video, Matt is holding the camera with our cage and you can see it in use throughout the video. We also have some great shots of the Cage converted into a full shoulder rig. The Cage is Arca-Swiss compatible and mounts directly to our Polaris DSLR/Mirrorless system. Add rods, quick release plates, a shoulder pad, grips, batteries, and more to create the right rig for you. Start building your Polaris rig here or contact us at sales@zacuto.com for help.

Panasonic S1H Full Specs

Imaging

Lens Mount	Leica L
Camera Format	Full-Frame (1x Crop Factor)
Pixels	Actual: 25.28 Megapixel Effective: 24.2 Megapixel
Maximum Resolution	6000 x 4000
Aspect Ratio	1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:24
Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Size	35.6 x 23.8 mm
Image File Format	JPEG, RAW
Bit Depth	14-Bit
Image Stabilization	Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis

Exposure Control

ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 100 to 51200 (Extended: 50 to 204800)
Shutter Speed	Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 60 Second 0 to 30 Minute in Bulb Mode Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/2000 to 60 Second 0 to 30 Minute in Bulb Mode Electronic Shutter 1/8000 to 60 Second 0 to 60 Second in Bulb Mode 1/16000 to 1/125 Second in Movie Mode
Metering Method	Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple, Spot
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation	-5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Metering Range	0 to 18 EV
White Balance	Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
Continuous Shooting	Up to 9 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 60 Exposures (Raw) Up to 9 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 999 Exposures (JPEG) Up to 30 fps at 18 MP Up to 60 fps at 8 MP
Interval Recording	Yes
Self-Timer	2/10-Second Delay

Video

Recording Modes	MOV/H.265 4:2:0 10-Bit 6K 3:2 (5952 x 3968) at 23.976p/24.00p <200 Mb/s> 5.4K 3:2 (5376 x 3584) at 25p/29.97p <200 Mb/s> 5.9K (5888 x 3312) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p <200 Mb/s> DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 47.95p/48.00p/50p/59.94p <200 Mb/s> UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 47.95p/48.00p/50p/59.94p <200 Mb/s> 4K Anamorphic (3328 x 2496) at 47.95p/48.00p/50p <200 Mb/s> Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 47.95p/48.00p/100p/119.88p <100 to 150 Mb/s> MOV/H.264 4:2:2 10-Bit DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p <150 to 400 Mb/s> UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p <150 to 400 Mb/s> 4K Anamorphic (3328 x 2496) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p <150 to 400 Mb/s> Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50i/50p/59.94i/59.94p <50 to 200 Mb/s> MOV/H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p <100 to 150 Mb/s> UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p <100 to 150 Mb/s> 4K Anamorphic (3328 x 2496) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p <100 to 150 Mb/s> Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p <100 Mb/s> MP4/H.265 4:2:0 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p <72 to 100 Mb/s> MP4/H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p <100 Mb/s> Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p <20 to 28 Mb/s> AVCHD 4:2:0 8-Bit Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/50i/50p/59.94i/59.94p <17 to 28 Mb/s>
External Recording Modes	4:2:2 10-Bit DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) up to 24.00p/50p/59.94p UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 24.00p/50p/59.94p
Video Encoding	NTSC/PAL
Audio Recording	Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input (Stereo)
Audio File Format	AAC, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (Stereo)

Focus

Focus Type	Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode	Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S)
Autofocus Points	Contrast Detection: 225
Autofocus Sensitivity	-6 to +20 EV

Viewfinder and Monitor

Viewfinder Type	Electronic (OLED)
Viewfinder Resolution	5,760,000 Dot
Viewfinder Eye Point	21 mm
Viewfinder Coverage	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	Approx. 0.78x
Diopter Adjustment	-4 to +2
Monitor Size	3.2"
Monitor Resolution	2,330,000 Dot
Monitor Type	Free-Angle 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 Second
Flash Compensation	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Dedicated Flash System	TTL
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe, PC Terminal

Interface

Memory Card Slot	2 x SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity (New)	USB Type-C (USB 3.1), HDMI A (Full Size), 2.5mm Sub-Mini, 3.5mm Headphone, 3.5mm Microphone
Wireless	Bluetooth Wi-Fi
GPS	None

Environmental

Operating Temperature	14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
Operating Humidity	10 to 80%

Physical

Battery	1 x DMW-BLJ31 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.4 VDC, 3050 mAh (Approx. 400 Shots)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	5.94 x 4.5 x 4.35" / 151 x 114.2 x 110.4 mm
Weight	2.56 lb / 1164 g (Body with Battery and Memory)