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Lumix S1vs A7

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix Lumix S1 Lumix Lumix S1 (2019) Starting from £1499 new Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount View Lumix S1
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Sony A7 Sony A7 (2013) Starting from £299 new Best for Camera history & full-frame introduction View A7

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Landscape, Studio & Professional Stills On L-Mount — Lumix S1 (2019): 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.

Camera History & Full-Frame Introduction — A7 (2013): The camera that changed photography — the world's first compact full-frame mirrorless, the A7 launched a product family that redefined what was possible.

↓ Full specifications below

Lumix S1 (2019)

  • 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

A7 (2013)

  • Photographers interested in the camera that launched the full-frame mirrorless era
  • Budget-conscious buyers who want to experience full-frame image quality at minimal cost
  • Sony FE system users who want the original A7 for sentimental or historical value
  • Those adapting vintage lenses who want full-frame with phase-detect AF at low cost

Quick take: The a7 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a7 is the most affordable; only the lumix s1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Lumix S1 (2019)A7 (2013)
Price £1,499 £299
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame CMOS 24.3MP Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution 24.2MP 24.3MP
Video 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) 1080p/60p
Autofocus DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals 117 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops None
Burst Rate 9fps continuous with AF/AE 5fps
Battery Life ~380 shots (CIPA) ~340 shots (CIPA)
Weight 898g body only 474g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification
Screen 3.2" touchscreen, tilting 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots (no tilt, no touch)
Mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks USB, Wi-Fi, NFC
Genre Lumix S1A7
Landscape
9.0
9.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
4.0
Travel
7.0
7.0
Street
4.0
7.0
Sports
4.0
Sports & Action
4.0

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