Lumix S1Rvs Z6 II
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?
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.
All-Round Full-Frame Photography — Z6 II (2020): The Z6 II is the Nikon most photographers should buy. It's balanced across every discipline — stills, video, autofocus, weather sealing — without overpaying for megapixels you don't need. The Z-mount glass is superb.
Who should buy what
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
Z6 II (2020)
- Nikon DSLR users ready to move to mirrorless
- Photographers who need a reliable all-rounder without specialising
- Video creators wanting 4K/60p in a weather-sealed body
- Enthusiasts who shoot everything from portraits to travel
Quick take: The lumix s1r has the highest resolution at 47mp; the z6 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S1R (2019) | Z6 II (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS | 24.5MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects | Phase-detect, 273 points, Eye AF, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | 14fps mechanical, 14fps electronic (12-bit RAW) |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 898g body only | 705g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S1R | Z6 II |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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