Panasonic today announced
the launch of its full-frame mirrorless Lumix S series in the Indian market. Dubbed
as LUMIX S1 and S1R these come with 24 megapixel and 47.3 megapixels full-frame
CMOS sensor respectively. Notably, the new S series is based on the L-Mount
standard.
Marking the entry in still photography segment with
LUMIX S1R, the camera integrates a 47.3-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor (36mm
x 24mm). Moreover, this sensor has the ability to achieve a high S/N ratio by
taking advantage of its high light-condensing efficiency despite large number
of pixels. The LUMIX S1R features a High-Resolution mode for the first time as
a mirrorless full-frame camera to enable 187-megapixel ultra-high precision
photo with a pixel shift technology shooting.
On the other hand, the LUMIX S1 is a hybrid camera
featuring a 24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor (35.6mm x 23.8mm). Just like
S1R, it also comes with a High-Resolution mode for the first time as a
mirrorless full-frame camera to enable 96-megapixel ultra-high precision photo
with a pixel shift technology shooting. Additionally, the LUMIX S1
supports professional use in videography as well. Notably, the S series, with a
software upgrade key (to be sold separately) following soon in 2019.
Panasonic has achieved a high-speed AF with its
advanced control technology over the major devices – lens, sensor and imaging
engine. The lens and sensor communicate at a maximum of 480 fps. Combining the
Contrast AF with DFD technology, the LUMIX S1R/S1 realizes an ultra-high-speed,
high-precision AF of approximately 0.08 sec*1. The LUMIX S1R/S1 also boasts
high-speed burst shooting at 9 fps (AFS) or 6 fps (AFC).
One of the best features here is the implementation
of artificial intelligence for photography and videography by their DFD
technology. In this case, Panasonic has used deep learning to study a large
number of images of people and animals and loaded the resulting AI into Venus
engine. As per the company, advanced AI technology can recognize not only the
human body but animals and birds.
The LUMIX S1R/S1 Real View Finder boasts 5,760k-dot
resolution. The 0.78x magnification ratio can be switched to 0.7x or 0.74x
according to the shooting situation. Furthermore, Panasonic has introduced
three new interchangeable lenses especially focusing on professional use. The
L-Mount will allow photographers to ‘mix and match’ any of the three
manufacturers’ APS-C and full-frame cameras with any lens from each other’s
product portfolios providing customers with a diverse and future-proof range of
products.
The Panasonic LUMIX S1 is priced at Rs. 1,99,990 and
with 24-105mm F4 lens will be at Rs. 2,67,990 and S1R is priced at Rs. 299,990
for the body and Rs. 367,990 with a 24-105mm F4 lens.
