Lumix S1Rvs A7R VI
Lumix
Lumix S1R (2019)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography
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Sony
A7R VI (2025)
Starting from £4399 new
Best for Studio, landscape and commercial photographers needing maximum resolution
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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.
Studio, Landscape And Commercial Photographers Needing Maximum Resolution — A7R VI (2025): The A7R VI cements its place as the resolution flagship of the Sony full-frame range — 61MP, AI-driven autofocus, and 8K video make it as capable for video and action work as it is for studio and landscape photography. The price reflects its position at the top of the lineup, but the capability is hard to match.
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
A7R VI (2025)
- Studio and commercial photographers who need maximum resolution for large prints and heavy cropping
- Landscape photographers who want best-in-class dynamic range and detail
- Hybrid shooters who need 8K video alongside a 61MP stills sensor
- Professionals upgrading from the A7R V who want faster AI-driven autofocus
Quick take: The a7r vi 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) | A7R VI (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £4,399 |
| Sensor | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS | 61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) | 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled |
| Autofocus | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects | AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 9fps continuous with AF/AE | 8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100) |
| Weight | 898g body only | 723g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm | 131.3 × 96.9 × 82.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available | EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps |
| Screen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting | 3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot |
| 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 (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5GbE |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S1R | A7R VI |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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