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Lumix S1Rvs A7S

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 A7S Sony A7S (2014) Starting from £600 new Best for Astrophotography & Low-Light View A7S

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.

Astrophotography & Low-Light — A7S (2014): The original A7S pioneered the concept of a camera optimised entirely for low light. Its 12.2MP sensor has enormous photosites — extraordinary high-ISO performance that still holds up. Lacking IBIS and limited to 1080p internally (4K requires external recorder), it is a specialist tool. For astrophotography, event videography, or any scenario where light is genuinely scarce, it remains outstanding.

↓ 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

A7S (2014)

  • Astrophotographers
  • Low-light event videographers
  • Filmmakers needing clean high-ISO footage

Quick take: The lumix s1r has the highest resolution at 47mp; the a7s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Lumix S1R (2019)A7S (2014)
Price £2,499 £600
Sensor 47.3MP full-frame CMOS 12.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 47.3MP 12.2MP
Video 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) 1080p/60p internal, 4K via HDMI (external recorder)
Autofocus DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects Phase-detect / contrast-detect hybrid AF
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops None
Burst Rate 9fps continuous with AF/AE 5fps
Battery Life ~360 shots (CIPA) ~370 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 Yes
Viewfinder OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification
Screen 3.2" touchscreen, tilting 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots
Mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks Multi/Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC
Genre Lumix S1RA7S
Landscape
9.0
6.0
Portrait
9.0
7.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
7.5
Travel
7.0
7.0
Street
4.0
7.0
Sports
4.0
Astrophotography
9.5
Sports & Action
5.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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