Lumix
S1 2019
Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount
£1499
list price · used from £569 at Wex Photo Video
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S1 vs S1R
Quick take: The S1R has the highest resolution at 47MP; the S1 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Lumix
S1R 2019
Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography
£2499
list price · used from £938 at Wex Photo Video
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
S1 — Landscape, Studio & Professional Stills On L-Mount: Built like a tank with one of the finest viewfinders ever made — the S1 is the choice for photographers who prioritise build quality and IBIS over AF speed.
S1R — High-Resolution Landscape, Commercial & Studio Photography: A 47MP full-frame resolution powerhouse with one of the finest EVFs ever made — the S1R rewards careful, deliberate photography.
Who should buy what
S1 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- L-mount system photographers who want a rugged, weather-sealed full-frame body for demanding conditions
- Landscape and studio photographers who value exceptional IBIS and an outstanding EVF
- Video professionals who need V-Log and 4K/60p in a robust, weather-sealed body
- Leica SL users who want a more affordable second body on the same L-mount system
S1R (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | S1Lumix · 2019 | S1RLumix · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499Best | £2,499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 47.3MPBest |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA)Best | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 898g (body only) | 898g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
S1
S1R
Portrait
6.6/10
6.9/10
Street
4.8/10
4.8/10
Travel
4.7/10
4.7/10
Wedding & Events
6.4/10
6.5/10
Filmmaking
7.1/10
6.6/10
Documentary
6.3/10
6.0/10
Sports & Action
6.0/10
6.0/10
Landscape
6.5/10
7.2/10
Wildlife
6.2/10
6.3/10
Casual
3.8/10
3.8/10
Food
6.3/10
6.7/10
Macro
7.3/10
7.7/10
Architecture
6.7/10
7.5/10
Astrophotography
7.0/10
6.6/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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