Lumix S1Rvs A7
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.
Camera History & Full-Frame Introduction — A7 (2013): The camera that changed photography — the world's first compact full-frame mirrorless, the A7 launched a product family that redefined what was possible.
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 (2013)
- Photographers interested in the camera that launched the full-frame mirrorless era
- Budget-conscious buyers who want to experience full-frame image quality at minimal cost
- Sony FE system users who want the original A7 for sentimental or historical value
- Those adapting vintage lenses who want full-frame with phase-detect AF at low cost
Quick take: The lumix s1r has the highest resolution at 47mp; the a7 is the most affordable; only the lumix s1r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S1R (2019) | A7 (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £299 |
| Sensor | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS | 24.3MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects | 117 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 898g body only | 474g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots (no tilt, no touch) |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S1R | A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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