Lumix S1Rvs A7 IV
Lumix
Lumix S1R (2019)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography
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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.
Portrait & Wedding Photography — A7 IV (2021): The full-frame portrait benchmark — 33MP, AI Eye AF, and exceptional skin-tone rendering in a pro-grade hybrid 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
A7 IV (2021)
- Working photographers who want a reliable full-frame all-rounder
- Portrait, wedding, and event photographers needing 33MP and fast AF
- A7 III owners ready for a major upgrade in resolution, AF, and video
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K/60p and 33MP stills in one dependable body
Quick take: The lumix s1r has the highest resolution at 47mp; the a7 iv is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S1R (2019) | A7 IV (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £2,299 |
| Sensor | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS | 33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) | 4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 898g body only | 659g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | USB-C (3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S1R | A7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Outdoor Portraits | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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