Lumix S1Rvs A7 V
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, Travel, Video — A7 V (2024): The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this price.
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 V (2024)
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
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) | A7 V (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £2,799 |
| Sensor | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | 760 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 898g body only | 514g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S1R | A7 V |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
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