Lumix S1Rvs A7CR
Lumix
Lumix S1R (2019)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography
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VS
Sony
A7CR (2023)
Starting from £3099 new
Best for Travel, landscape & portrait photography with minimal kit
View A7CR
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.
Travel, Landscape & Portrait Photography With Minimal Kit — A7CR (2023): The world's smallest 61MP full-frame camera — A7R V quality in a pocketable A7C 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
A7CR (2023)
- Landscape photographers who want 61MP resolution without carrying a large body
- Travel photographers who need professional image quality in the smallest possible package
- Portrait shooters who want A7R V sensor quality with the ease of the A7C form factor
- A7C owners ready for a major resolution upgrade without changing bodies
Quick take: The a7cr has the highest resolution at 61mp; the lumix s1r is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S1R (2019) | A7CR (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £3,099 |
| Sensor | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS | 61.0MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) | 4K/60p 10-bit, 1080p/120p — S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects | AI subject recognition — phase-detect with human, animal, bird detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | 8fps mechanical, 15fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 898g body only | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | EVF 0.70× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.03M dots |
| Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) | Sony E-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S1R | A7CR |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports |
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