Lumix S1Rvs Nikon Zf

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 Nikon Zf Nikon Nikon Zf (2023) Starting from £1699 new Best for Street & travel photography View Nikon Zf

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.

Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.

↓ 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

Nikon Zf (2023)

  • Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
  • Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
  • Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
  • Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available

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

Full specifications

Specification Lumix S1R (2019)Nikon Zf (2023)
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/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit
Autofocus DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops
Burst Rate 9fps continuous with AF/AE 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life ~360 shots (CIPA) ~380 shots (CIPA)
Weight 898g body only 710g with battery
Dimensions 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm
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" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) Nikon Z-mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Single SD UHS-II slot
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Genre Lumix S1RNikon Zf
Landscape
9.0
9.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
7.0
Travel
7.0
9.0
Street
4.0
9.0
Sports
4.0
Sports & Action
4.0
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