It's been a long while since Panasonic last launched a full-frame flagship Lumix S1 mirrorless camera. The Lumix S1 series was first released back in 2019, comprising the original Lumix S1 as a hybrid do-it-all camera, alongside the Lumix S1R as a resolution specialist at the expense of some video features. These were then a year later joined by the video-focused Lumix S1H blurring the lines between mirrorless and cine cameras.
Although Panasonic was not the only brand to split its product lines into specialisms, we have recently seen more and more hybrid cameras able to be image and video powerhouses at the same time. Panasonic was quick to hop on this trend with its two most recent full-frame releases – the Lumix S5II combined the best of both stills and video into an affordable package, while the Lumix S5IIX kept the photo specs, but added some more specialist video features that earned our plaudits as the best camera for video.
