PetaPixel: The Panasonic S1 II Is Secretly a Groundbreaking Full-Frame Camera

PetaPixel focused on one special S1II feature that only the Lumix has: Dual Gain Output (DGO). Although the Nikon Z6III uses the same sensor it doesn’t have the DGO feature and shows less Dynamic Range compared to the Panasonic. I wonder if Panasonic has some sort of patent on this that will give them an edge whenever they use the new partially stacked sensor.

Check out their article for the full technical discussion!

L-mount news roundup


The Lumix S1II Makes The Sony FX3 Feel Outdated

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
The Lumix S9 Is Way Better Than I Thought (Matthew Ruderman)
Scenes and Stories on the Road with PBS’s View Finders: Bild Expo 2025 (Explora)
Panasonic launches a new white Lumix compact camera in Europe (DigitalCameraWorld).
Why Film Photography is Perfect for Travel (42West)

Share rumors here:  this contact box, Signal, Telegram, or contact me via lrumorscameras@gmail.com. Thanks!
Subscribe our social networks here: Facebook page, X.com.

Fantasy Panasonic S1HII specs :)

Somebody shared this on Weibo and I guess it’s a joke! Anyway, here are the so called “rumored” Panasonic S1HII specs:

  • Full-frame CMOS sensor with global shutter (approx. 16MP).
  • 16+ stops of dynamic range.
  • V-Log2 gamma with 16+ stops dynamic range.
  • Built-in ARRI color science technology.
  • Real-time LUT support; 39 LUTs selectable via LUT button.
  • 4K/240p internal recording (no crop mentioned).
  • 5.1K/120p full-frame recording.
  • Internal ProRes RAW modes: ProRes 4444 XQ, ProRes 4444, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422, ProRes 422 LT.
  • 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording.
  • Phase-detect hybrid autofocus system.
  • 32-bit float audio recording.
  • 8.5-stop in-body stabilization upgrade.
  • 5-axis IBIS with Active I.S. stabilization.
  • 1.84-million-dot free-angle LCD monitor.
  • New-generation EVF with 120 Hz refresh rate and near zero blackout.
  • Dual CFexpress Type B card slots.
  • External SSD recording supported.
  • Reworked thermal design for extended recording sessions.
  • Professional, weather-resistant body design (implied).

Even if tis is probably a pure speculation…would you like to get such features?