Lumix S1Rvs OM System TG-7
Lumix
Lumix S1R (2019)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography
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OM System
OM System TG-7 (2023)
Starting from £449 new
Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use
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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.
Adventure, Underwater & Outdoor Use — OM System TG-7 (2023): Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.
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
OM System TG-7 (2023)
- Divers and snorkellers who need a waterproof camera without a housing
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who want a rugged pocket compact
- Parents who want an indestructible camera for children and family adventures
- Travellers who want a tough backup camera that can go anywhere
Quick take: The lumix s1r has the highest resolution at 47mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S1R (2019) | OM System TG-7 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £449 |
| Sensor | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS | 12MP BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 12.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects | Hybrid phase/contrast AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | Digital IS |
| Burst Rate | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 898g body only | 253g |
| Dimensions | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | None |
| Screen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S1R | OM System TG-7 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
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