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Panasonic Lumix BS1H
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Panasonic Lumix BS1H

Cinema camera · L-Mount · Announced October 2021

Official page on shop.panasonic.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)

Typically A$4,799 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days

Best priceNew · body only · in stock

A$4,799

at Camera Electronic

Used from
A$2,022.30 at eBay.com.au58% under new
Used, typically
A$2,199
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  • Full frame sensor: 24.2 MP, CMOS
  • In-body stabilisation: None
  • Top video mode: 6K, 4K up to 60p · 10-bit internal
  • Subject-detection AF: Human, animal, 225 AF points
  • Viewfinder: None
  • Weight with battery: 585 g
  • Weather sealing: No

Lumix BS1H overview

The Panasonic Lumix BS1H is a 24.2 MP full-frame cinema camera for L-Mount, announced by Panasonic in October 2021.

Going by its spec sheet, it suits video and low light. It is a weaker pick for rain and dust, slow handheld shots with unstabilised lenses, and eye-level shooting in bright sun.

New, it sells for A$4,799 in Australia (Camera Electronic); used and refurbished copies start at A$2,022.30.

Worth comparing it with the Sony FX3, Panasonic Lumix S1H and Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera 6K.

Where to buy the Lumix BS1H in Australia

  • eBay.com.auAd

    In stockCheapest live listing today: Open box · digidirect2013

    A$2,022.30
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  • Amazon.com.auAd

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  • Open box listing at Digidirect

    Digidirect

    Open box· Body onlyIn stock

    Authorized dealer · L-Mount version

    A$2,199

    View at Digidirect

  • Camera ElectronicBest price

    New· Body onlyIn stock

    Authorized dealer · L-Mount version

    A$4,799

    View at Camera Electronic

  • Camera House

    New· Body onlyIn stock

    Authorized dealer · L-Mount version

    A$4,799

    View at Camera House

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Things to know

  • 24.2 MP full-frame CMOS sensor; no in-body stabilisation, so steadiness comes from stabilised lenses.
  • Autofocus recognises people and animals (225 AF points).
  • Video up to 6K (4K up to 60p), 10-bit internal; mic and headphone jacks.
  • No viewfinder.
  • USB-C port.
  • 585 g with battery and card; 93 × 93 × 79 mm; not weather sealed.
  • 2 card slots (SD UHS-II + SD UHS-II).
  • Used, it typically sells for about A$2,199 in Australia (asking prices over 21 days); today from A$2,022.30.

Good for

  • Video (6K, 10-bit internal)
  • Low light (full-frame sensor)

Not the best for

  • Rain and dust (not weather sealed)
  • Slow handheld shots with unstabilised lenses (no in-body stabilisation)
  • Eye-level shooting in bright sun (no viewfinder)

From the Lumix BS1H's published specs, not from a review.

Price history

Price around the world

Cheapest in the US: about 9% under the Australian price before shipping and import tax.

Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in AUD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.

Lowest new and used price of the Lumix BS1H in each market, with an approximate conversion into AUD
MarketLowest newLowest used/refurb
United StatesCheapest$3,014.95≈ A$4,388$3,014.95≈ A$4,388
United Kingdom——
Europe—€1,705.90≈ A$2,772
Australia(you)A$4,799A$2,022.30
Singapore——

Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.

Used: what it should be worth

Should be worth, used

A$2,199

Usually A$2,110.65 to A$2,247 · 21 days, 25 listings

Cheapest used today

A$2,022.30

8% under what it usually goes for

Lumix BS1H: typical used and lowest new price by dayFrom 17 Oct to 6 Nov, prices between A$2,110.65 and A$4,799. Latest typical used A$2,110.65. Latest lowest new A$4,799.17 Oct6 NovA$4,799A$2,110.65
Typical used Lowest new
MonthCheapestTypicalHighestDays seen
Nov 2026A$2,022.30A$2,110.65A$2,1996
Oct 2026A$2,199A$2,199A$2,24715

From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.

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Lumix BS1H specifications

Overview

Type
Cinema camera
Announced
Oct 2021
US launch price
$3,499.99
Lens
Interchangeable

Sensor & image

Sensor size
Full frame
Sensor type
CMOS
Resolution
24.2 MP
Native ISO
100–51,200
In-body stabilisation
No

Speed & autofocus

Burst (mechanical)
—
Burst (electronic)
—
Fastest shutter (mech.)
—
Fastest shutter (elec.)
1/8,000s
AF points
225
Subject detection
Human, Animal

Video

Max resolution
6K
4K frame rate
60p
10-bit internal
Yes
Internal raw video
No
Mic input
Yes
Headphone jack
Yes

Viewfinder & screen

Viewfinder
None
Rear screen
None
Screen articulation
No rear screen
Touchscreen
No

Body & battery

Weight (with battery)
585 g
Dimensions (W×H×D)
93 × 93 × 78.8 mm
Weather sealed
No
Battery (CIPA shots)
—
Card slots
2 · SD UHS-II + SD UHS-II
USB-C
Yes
Built-in flash
No
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth

Low light & noise

6.0 µm pixels

24.2 MP on a full frame sensor, ISO up to 51,200

Bigger pixels gather more light each, so they tend to show less noise at high ISO, but sensor design matters as much. For real noise at ISO 6400, these sites measure it:

How it stacks up

Suggested kit

The body and lenses that fit it natively, picked by focal range and price from our catalog. Lowest new price today in Australia.

Panasonic Lumix BS1HThe body.A$4,799
Panasonic Lumix S PRO 24-70mm F2.8Panasonic's own standard zoom at a price that suits this body: 24–70mm covers rooms, street and portraits.A$2,799
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN | ArtA bright f/1.4 prime for low light and soft backgrounds, at 50mm.A$1,199
Panasonic Lumix S PRO 70-200mm F4 O.I.S.Reaches 70–200mm for sport, wildlife and faraway detail.A$1,916.16
TotalA$10,713.16

Lenses for the Lumix BS1H

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Accessories for the Lumix BS1H

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  • Godox TR TTL Hot Shoe Riser Panasonic

    Speedlights & flashes

    Godox TR TTL Hot Shoe Riser Panasonic

    Cheapest flash for this system at Georges Cameras · New · 19 options

    A$21.60

    View at Georges Cameras
  • Godox X5O TTL Wireless Flash Trigger for Olympus and Panasonic

    Wireless triggers

    Godox X5O TTL Wireless Flash Trigger for Olympus and Panasonic

    Cheapest trigger for this system at Georges Cameras · New · 4 options

    A$29

    View at Georges Cameras

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