Lumix S1Rvs ZV-E1

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-E1 Sony ZV-E1 (2023) Starting from £1999 new Best for Video creators, vloggers & filmmakers View ZV-E1

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.

Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers — ZV-E1 (2023): Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.

↓ 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-E1 (2023)

  • Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
  • Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
  • Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
  • A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body

Quick take: The lumix s1r has the highest resolution at 47mp; the zv-e1 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-E1 (2023)
Price £2,499 £1,999
Sensor 47.3MP full-frame CMOS 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R
Resolution 47.3MP 12.1MP
Video 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops IBIS — Active Mode for video
Burst Rate 9fps continuous with AF/AE 10fps
Battery Life ~360 shots (CIPA) ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video
Weight 898g body only 483g (with battery)
Dimensions 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available None — screen only
Screen 3.2" touchscreen, tilting 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe
Genre Lumix S1RZV-E1
Landscape
9.0
4.0
Portrait
9.0
7.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
9.0
Travel
7.0
9.0
Street
4.0
7.0
Sports
4.0
Low Light
9.0
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