Lumix S1Rvs Z7 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix Lumix S1R Lumix Lumix S1R (2019) From £2499 Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography View Lumix S1R
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Nikon Z7 II Nikon Z7 II (2020) From £2699 Best for Landscape & studio / high-resolution View Z7 II

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.

Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.

↓ 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

Z7 II (2020)

  • Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
  • Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
  • Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
  • Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod

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

Full specifications

Specification Lumix S1R (2019)Z7 II (2020)
Price £2,499 £2,699
Sensor 47.3MP full-frame CMOS 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 47.3MP 45.7MP
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, 493 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 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic
Battery Life ~360 shots (CIPA) ~420 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
Genre Lumix S1RZ7 II
Landscape
9.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
Travel
7.0
7.0
Street
4.0
9.0
Sports
4.0
Wildlife
4.0
Video
7.0
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