Lumix S1Rvs ZV-1 II

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 ZV-1 II Sony ZV-1 II (2023) Starting from £649 new Best for Pocket vlogging View ZV-1 II

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.

Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.

↓ 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

ZV-1 II (2023)

  • Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
  • Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
  • ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
  • Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses

Quick take: The lumix s1r has the highest resolution at 47mp; the zv-1 ii is the most affordable; only the lumix s1r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Lumix S1R (2019)ZV-1 II (2023)
Price £2,499 £649
Sensor 47.3MP full-frame CMOS 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS
Resolution 47.3MP 20.1MP
Video 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops Optical SteadyShot (OIS)
Burst Rate 9fps continuous with AF/AE 15fps
Battery Life ~360 shots (CIPA) ~260 shots (CIPA)
Weight 898g body only 292g
Dimensions 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available None
Screen 3.2" touchscreen, tilting 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen
Mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input
Genre Lumix S1RZV-1 II
Landscape
9.0
4.0
Portrait
9.0
4.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
9.0
Travel
7.0
9.0
Street
4.0
7.0
Sports
4.0
Family & Everyday
7.0
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