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Panasonic LUMIX DC BS1H Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£3,030Sensor size:full frameWeight:585 gBattery life (CIPA):N/A shots

Panasonic LUMIX DC BS1H Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

6.9

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
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6.9

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6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
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28%

7.7

Sensor & Image

25%

5.8

Photo Features

18%

8.8

Video & Audio

14%

4.5

Display & Design

8%

6.1

Battery & Power

7%

8.8

Connectivity & Storage

â–²Better than 86% of cameras
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
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Technical Specifications of camera Panasonic LUMIX DC BS1H

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
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28%

7.7

Sensor & Image

25%

5.8

Photo Features

18%

8.8

Video & Audio

14%

4.5

Display & Design

8%

6.1

Battery & Power

7%

8.8

Connectivity & Storage

6.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
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Panasonic LUMIX DC BS1H has a popularity score of 1, which is lower than 51.3% of cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
5.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
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6.9

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1.0

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5.1
Sensor size
full frame
Sensor size
full frame
This camera uses a sensor classified as full frame; it is larger than the sensor in 83.7% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 14% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
24.2 MP
Main camera megapixels
24.2 MP
This camera has a sensor resolution of 24.2 MP, which is higher than that of 78% of cameras and equal to that of 5.8% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
5.94 µm
Main camera pixel size
5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 5.94 µm, which are larger than those in 89.3% of cameras and the same size as those in 1.8% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Base ISO
100
This camera has a base ISO of 100 which is higher than that of 19.9% of cameras and equal to that of 52.4% of cameras.
V-Log uses ISO 640 and 4,000.
Max ISO
ISO 51200 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 51,200
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 51,200, which is higher than that of 92% of cameras and equal to that of 4.3% of cameras.
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Lens mount
L-Mount
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
225
N. of focus points
225
This camera has 225 focus points, more than the number offered by 85.1% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 1.4% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
6,000 px
Max video resolution
6,000 px
This camera supports 6,000 px video recording which is higher quality than that of 96.1% of cameras and equal to that of 2% of cameras.
Video bitrate
400 Mbps
Video bitrate
400 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 400 Mbps which is higher than that of 92.2% of cameras and equal to that of 1.3% of cameras.
Video bit depth
12 bit
Video bit depth
12 bit
This camera supports video at 12 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 96% of cameras and equal to that of 3.5% of cameras.
external RAW
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:2
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:2
This camera supports 4:2:2 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 77.9% of cameras and equal to that of 22.1% of cameras.
HDMI
Video codecs
H.264, H.265, ProRes RAW, Blackmagic RAW
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Type
mirrorless
Weight
585 g
Weight
585 g
This camera weighs 585 g which is heavier than 72.4% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.1% of cameras.
Body only.
Width
93 mm
Width
93 mm
This camera has a width of 93 mm which is narrower than 96.5% of cameras and equal to that of 0.2% of cameras.
Height
93 mm
Height
93 mm
This camera has a height of 93 mm which is taller than 71% of cameras and equal to that of 0.7% of cameras.
Thickness
78.8 mm
Thickness
78.8 mm
This camera has a thickness of 78.8 mm which is thicker than 76.2% of cameras and equal to that of 0.2% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 47.8% of cameras.
802.11b/g/n
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
This camera uses Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) which is newer than that of 54.2% of cameras and equal to that of 35.6% of cameras.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This camera has Bluetooth. 22.6% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth 4.2.
Bluetooth version
4.2
Bluetooth version
4.2
This camera supports Bluetooth version 4.2 which is newer than that supported by 86.3% of cameras and equal to that of 9.6% of cameras.
USB Type-C
yes
USB Type-C
yes
This camera features USB Type-C. 14.5% of cameras use USB-C ports.
Data and power.
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Panasonic LUMIX DC BS1H vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • 202 more AF points
    N. of focus points
    225
    This camera has more focus points than the average camera (225 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    225 vs 23
  • Higher video resolution
    Max video resolution
    6,000 px
    This camera records higher-resolution video than the average camera (6000 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    6000 px vs 1920 px
  • 44,800 ISO higher maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    51,200 ISO
    This camera has a higher maximum sensitivity than the average camera (51200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    51,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 370 Mbps higher video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    400 Mbps
    This camera has a higher video bitrate than the average camera (400 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    400 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • 2.6 µm larger sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    5.94 µm
    This camera has larger sensor pixels than the average camera (5.9 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    5.94 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Human eye AF
    Eye detection AF (human)
    yes
    This camera supports human eye-detection AF, the average camera does not.
  • 179,500 ISO higher extended sensitivity limit
    Max expanded ISO
    204,800 ISO
    This camera has a higher expanded ISO than the average camera (204800 ISO vs 25300 ISO). The average camera reaches an expanded ISO of 25300 ISO.
    204,800 ISO vs 25,300 ISO
  • Dual card slots
    Dual card slots
    yes
    This camera offers dual card slots, the average camera does not. 13.3% of cameras offer them.
    two internal SD slots
  • 5 more customizable buttons
    Customizable button count
    5
    This camera has more customizable buttons than the average camera (5 vs 0). The average camera offers 0 customizable buttons.
    5 vs 0
  • 26.9 mm narrower
    Width
    93 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (93 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    93 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 44,800 ISO higher maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    51,200 ISO
    This camera has a higher maximum sensitivity than the average camera (51200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    51,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 2.6 µm larger sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    5.94 µm
    This camera has larger sensor pixels than the average camera (5.9 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    5.94 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 179,500 ISO higher extended sensitivity limit
    Max expanded ISO
    204,800 ISO
    This camera has a higher expanded ISO than the average camera (204800 ISO vs 25300 ISO). The average camera reaches an expanded ISO of 25300 ISO.
    204,800 ISO vs 25,300 ISO
  • Larger sensor
    Sensor size
    full frame
    This camera has a larger sensor than the average camera (full frame vs APS-C).
    full frame vs APS-C
  • Higher sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    24.2 MP
    This camera has a higher sensor resolution than the average camera (24.2 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    24.2 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 2.2 points higher DxOMark Portrait score
    DxOMark portrait score
    25.2 points
    This camera has a higher DxOMark portrait score than the average camera (25.2 points vs 23 points). The average camera scores 23.0 points.
    25.2 points vs 23.0 points
  • 8 newer
    Release date
    2021
    This camera is newer than the average camera (2021 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    November 2021
    2,021 vs 2,013
  • 202 more AF points
    N. of focus points
    225
    This camera has more focus points than the average camera (225 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    225 vs 23
  • Human eye AF
    Eye detection AF (human)
    yes
    This camera supports human eye-detection AF, the average camera does not.
  • Animal eye AF
    Eye detection AF (animal)
    yes
    This camera supports animal eye-detection AF, the average camera does not.
  • Better low-light autofocus
    AF low-light sensitivity
    -6
    This camera has a better low-light AF sensitivity than the average camera (-6 EV vs -4 EV). The average camera reaches a low-light AF sensitivity of -4 EV.
    -6 vs -4
  • Has anti-flicker mode
    Anti-flicker mode
    yes
    This camera includes an anti-flicker mode, the average camera does not. 20% of cameras include it.
  • Higher video resolution
    Max video resolution
    6,000 px
    This camera records higher-resolution video than the average camera (6000 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    6000 px vs 1920 px
  • 370 Mbps higher video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    400 Mbps
    This camera has a higher video bitrate than the average camera (400 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    400 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • Includes headphone output
    Headphone output
    yes
    This camera includes a headphone output, the average camera does not.
  • Has microphone input
    Microphone input
    yes
    This camera has microphone input, the average camera does not.
  • Higher video color depth
    Video bit depth
    12 bit
    This camera supports a higher video bit depth than the average camera (12 bit vs 8 bit). The average camera supports video at 8 bit.
    external RAW
    12 bit vs 8 bit
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 180 fps high-speed video.
  • More complete chroma subsampling
    Video chroma subsampling
    4:2:2
    This camera supports better video chroma subsampling than the average camera (4:2:2 vs 4:2:0). The average camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling.
    HDMI
    4:2:2 vs 4:2:0
  • Supports timecode
    Timecode support
    yes
    This camera supports timecode, the average camera does not.
    BNC terminal.
  • Clean HDMI output
    Clean HDMI output
    yes
    This camera offers clean HDMI output, the average camera does not.
  • Supports live streaming
    Live streaming (first-party)
    yes
    This camera supports live streaming, the average camera does not.
    LUMIX streaming software.
  • Supports log profiles
    Log profile support
    yes
    This camera supports log profiles, the average camera does not.
    V-Log
  • Supports 24p cinema mode
    24p cinema mode
    yes
    This camera supports 24p cinema mode, the average camera does not. 44% of cameras support this mode.
  • Dual card slots
    Dual card slots
    yes
    This camera offers dual card slots, the average camera does not. 13.3% of cameras offer them.
    two internal SD slots
  • Has USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    yes
    This camera has a USB Type-C port, the average camera does not. 14.5% of cameras use USB-C.
    Data and power.
  • Has Bluetooth
    Bluetooth connectivity
    yes
    This camera supports Bluetooth, the average camera does not. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
    Bluetooth 4.2.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
    802.11b/g/n
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
  • Newer USB version
    USB version
    USB 3.2 Gen 1
    This camera supports a newer USB version than the average camera (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2). The average camera uses USB 2.0.
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • Newer HDMI version
    HDMI version
    2.0
    This camera uses HDMI 2, while the average camera uses HDMI 1.4.
    2.0 vs 1.4
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 190 g heavier
    Weight
    585 g
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (585 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    Body only.
    585 g vs 395 g
  • No flash
    Flash
    no
    This camera does not have a built-in flash, the average camera does. 73.4% of cameras have a flash.
  • 10.45x more expensive
    Panasonic LUMIX DC BS1H is more expensive than the average camera (£3,030 vs £290).
    £3,030 vs £290
  • 20.9% worse value for money
    Panasonic LUMIX DC BS1H has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (5.13 vs 6.2).
    5.13 vs 6.2
  • No two-stage shutter
    Two-stage shutter button
    no
    This camera does not have a two-stage shutter button, the average camera does.
    No integrated camera-body shutter button.
  • 10.45x more expensive
    Panasonic LUMIX DC BS1H is more expensive than the average camera (£3,030 vs £290).
    £3,030 vs £290
  • 20.9% worse value for money
    Panasonic LUMIX DC BS1H has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (5.13 vs 6.2).
    5.13 vs 6.2
  • 93% less popular
    Panasonic LUMIX DC BS1H is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 190 g heavier
    Weight
    585 g
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (585 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    Body only.
    585 g vs 395 g
  • No flash
    Flash
    no
    This camera does not have a built-in flash, the average camera does. 73.4% of cameras have a flash.
  • 32.8 mm thicker
    Thickness
    78.8 mm
    This camera is thicker than the average camera (78.8 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    78.8 mm vs 46 mm
  • 19.1 mm taller body
    Height
    93 mm
    This camera is taller than the average camera (93 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    93 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No two-stage shutter
    Two-stage shutter button
    no
    This camera does not have a two-stage shutter button, the average camera does.
    No integrated camera-body shutter button.

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What we like about Panasonic LUMIX DC BS1H

  • High-quality 24.2MP full-frame sensor with 14+ stops of dynamic range
  • Highly modular and compact 'box' design, ideal for gimbal, drone, or studio setups
  • Excellent connectivity options including SDI, HDMI, Genlock, and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE+)
  • Unlimited video recording time across all resolutions and frame rates
  • Support for 12-bit RAW video output and professional color workflows like V-Log
  • Dual native ISO for impressive low-light performance

What we don't like about Panasonic LUMIX DC BS1H

  • Lack of built-in screen, viewfinder, or physical grip makes it difficult to use without external rigging
  • Unreliable autofocus system that often exhibits noticeable focus hunting or wobble
  • Absence of in-body image stabilization (IBIS), necessitating external stabilizers
  • High total cost of ownership as it requires essential accessories like batteries and monitors separately
  • Does not support photography/stills mode
  • Not weather-sealed, limiting its use in adverse outdoor conditions

Verdict

The Panasonic Lumix DC-BS1H is a highly modular, box-style digital cinema camera that packs a 24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with Dual Native ISO into a ultra-compact 585g frame. It is designed primarily for video production and live streaming, capturing up to 6K at 24p (3:2) and 5.9K at 30p (16:9) internally with 14+ stops of dynamic range via V-Log/V-Gamut. Among its main pros are the absence of recording time limits thanks to an internal cooling fan, excellent low-light performance, Apple ProRes RAW or Blackmagic RAW external recording via HDMI, and professional connectivity including 3G-SDI, Genlock, Timecode, and Ethernet with Power over Ethernet+ (PoE+). However, key cons include the complete lack of in-body image stabilization (IBIS), no built-in ND filters, the absence of an integrated monitor or EVF, and its reliance on contrast-based autofocus which can exhibit noticeable focus hunting.

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