Lumix S1Rvs Z6 III

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix Lumix S1R Lumix Lumix S1R (2019) Starting from £2499 new Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography View Lumix S1R
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Nikon Z6 III Nikon Z6 III (2024) Starting from £2199 new Best for Hybrid video & action View Z6 III

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.

Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.

↓ Full specifications below

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 III (2024)

  • Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
  • Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
  • Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
  • Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation

Quick take: The lumix s1r has the highest resolution at 47mp; the z6 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Lumix S1R (2019)Z6 III (2024)
Price £2,499 £2,199
Sensor 47.3MP full-frame CMOS 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS
Resolution 47.3MP 24.5MP
Video 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit
Autofocus DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft)
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops
Burst Rate 9fps continuous with AF/AE 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic
Battery Life ~360 shots (CIPA) ~380 shots (CIPA)
Weight 898g body only 760g body only
Dimensions 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification
Screen 3.2" touchscreen, tilting 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) Nikon Z-mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Genre Lumix S1RZ6 III
Landscape
9.0
7.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
9.0
Travel
7.0
Street
4.0
Sports
4.0
Sports & Action
9.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
Wildlife
7.0
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