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Panasonic Lumix S1 II vs Sony A7R VI

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The S1 II wins 2 of 8 scored specs (burst); the A7R VI wins 6 (resolution, stabilization, max video). The S1 II is $1,600 cheaper.

2 WINSBuy it if you want: burst.
6 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, stabilization, max video, battery (cipa).
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Size, to scale

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TOP (WIDTH × DEPTH), LENS FACING DOWN

Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Panasonic Lumix S1 II134.3 × 102.3 × 91.8 mm · 800 g
  • Sony A7R VI132.7 × 96.9 × 82.9 mm · 713 g

Where they differ

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S1 IIA7R VI
PRICE & SCORE
Price$2,898BEST$4,498
CameraFits score9.19.8BEST
PHOTO
Resolution24.1 MP66.8 MPBEST
BurstThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.70 fpsBEST30 fps
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.8 stops8.5 stopsBEST
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/8000 mech · 1/16000 elec1/8000 mech · 1/8000 elec
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People, animals, vehicles, trains, aircraft · down to −6 EVPeople, animals, birds, insects, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −6 EV
VIDEO
Max videoThe highest video resolution it records internally.6K8KBEST
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.12.7 ms · 5.8K full width, CineD13.5 ms · 8K full width, CineD
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.V-Log (ARRI LogC3 with paid DMW-SFU3A key)S-Log3
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.Internal ProRes RAW + Blackmagic RAW over HDMIRAW over HDMI
Open gateRecords the whole sensor area, so you can crop the same clip to both widescreen and vertical video.YesNo
Cooling fanA built-in fan lets the camera record for long stretches without overheating.Yes—
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.360 shots710 shotsBEST
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.800 g713 gBEST
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.5.76M-dot, 0.78×9.44M-dot, 0.9×
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.CFexpress B + SD UHS-II2x CFexpress A/SD UHS-II
SYSTEM
MountWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.L-Mount AllianceSony E
Native lenses80+200+

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