Lumix S1vs A7CR
Lumix
Lumix S1 (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount
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VS
Sony
A7CR (2023)
Starting from £3099 new
Best for Travel, landscape & portrait photography with minimal kit
View A7CR
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.
Travel, Landscape & Portrait Photography With Minimal Kit — A7CR (2023): The world's smallest 61MP full-frame camera — A7R V quality in a pocketable A7C body.
Who should buy what
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
A7CR (2023)
- Landscape photographers who want 61MP resolution without carrying a large body
- Travel photographers who need professional image quality in the smallest possible package
- Portrait shooters who want A7R V sensor quality with the ease of the A7C form factor
- A7C owners ready for a major resolution upgrade without changing bodies
Quick take: The a7cr has the highest resolution at 61mp; the lumix s1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S1 (2019) | A7CR (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £3,099 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 61.0MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) | 4K/60p 10-bit, 1080p/120p — S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals | AI subject recognition — phase-detect with human, animal, bird detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | 8fps mechanical, 15fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 898g body only | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | EVF 0.70× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.03M dots |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Sony E-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S1 | A7CR |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports |
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