Lumix S1Rvs Sony A7R V

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix Lumix S1R Lumix Lumix S1R (2019) Starting from £2499 new Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography View Lumix S1R
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Sony Sony A7R V Sony Sony A7R V (2022) Starting from £3899 new Best for Landscape, studio & commercial View Sony A7R V

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.

Landscape, Studio & Commercial — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.

↓ Full specifications below

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

Sony A7R V (2022)

  • Commercial and advertising photographers who need 61MP files
  • Landscape photographers who want extraordinary detail in large prints
  • A7R IV owners upgrading to AI-based autofocus and a better EVF
  • Studio photographers who want the highest resolution Sony offers

Quick take: The sony a7r v 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)Sony A7R V (2022)
Price £2,499 £3,899
Sensor 47.3MP full-frame CMOS 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 47.3MP 61.0MP
Video 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) 8K/25p, 4K/60p
Autofocus DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops 8-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 9fps continuous with AF/AE 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic
Battery Life ~360 shots (CIPA) 530 shots (CIPA)
Weight 898g body only 723g body only
Dimensions 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots
Screen 3.2" touchscreen, tilting 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen
Mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) Sony FE (E-mount)
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3
Genre Lumix S1RSony A7R V
Landscape
9.0
9.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
7.0
Travel
7.0
Street
4.0
Sports
4.0
Architecture
9.0
Wedding & Events
7.0
Sports & Action
4.0
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