DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Lumix S1R
DJI
DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
Starting from £499 new
Best for Content creators starting out
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Lumix
Lumix S1R (2019)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Content Creators Starting Out — DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023): The Osmo Pocket 3 with everything you need to start creating — wide-angle lens, ND filters, and tripod included for a complete creator kit.
High-Resolution Landscape, Commercial & Studio Photography — Lumix S1R (2019): A 47MP full-frame resolution powerhouse with one of the finest EVFs ever made — the S1R rewards careful, deliberate photography.
Who should buy what
DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
- You want the full solo creator setup without buying accessories separately
- You're a travel vlogger or content creator ready to go on day one
- You want the best value on the Pocket 3 system with essential accessories included
Lumix S1R (2019)
- Landscape photographers who want maximum resolution in a weather-sealed, IBIS-equipped full-frame body
- Commercial and product photographers who need 47MP detail with the option of 187MP composite shots
- Studio portrait photographers who want the finest EVF available alongside a high-resolution sensor
- Leica SL2 users who want a more affordable L-mount high-resolution alternative
Quick take: The lumix s1r has the highest resolution at 47mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the lumix s1r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) | Lumix S1R (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £2,499 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Face/subject tracking AF | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g (camera only) | 898g body only |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo | Lumix S1R |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
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