Lumix S1Rvs A1 II
Lumix
Lumix S1R (2019)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography
View Lumix S1R
VS
Sony
A1 II (2025)
Starting from £6500 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & high-resolution studio work
View A1 II
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.
Professional Sports, Wildlife & High-Resolution Studio Work — A1 II (2025): The most complete camera ever made — 50MP, 30fps, 8K, and the world's best EVF in a single flagship body.
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
A1 II (2025)
- Professional sports and wildlife photographers who need 30fps, 50MP, and the best AF available
- Commercial and advertising photographers who demand 50MP resolution alongside pro video specs
- Photojournalists who need a single body capable of handling every assignment
- Sony system shooters ready to invest in the absolute best
Quick take: The a1 ii has the highest resolution at 50mp; the lumix s1r is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S1R (2019) | A1 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £6,500 |
| Sensor | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS | 50.1MP full-frame stacked BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 50.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) | 8K/30p, 4K/120p 10-bit, 4K/240p super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects | AI subject recognition — human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle, aircraft, train |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | 8.5-stop IBIS (with in-lens OSS) |
| Burst Rate | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | 30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 898g body only | 743g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | EVF 0.9× 9.44M-dot — the highest resolution EVF available |
| Screen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Sony E-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S1R | A1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports | ||
| Wildlife | — |
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