Panasonic LUMIX S1R II vs Sony a7 V
The bottom line
These two are closely matched. The differences below are where they diverge — weigh the ones that map to how you actually shoot, and let price and handling break the tie.
Choose the Panasonic LUMIX S1R II if…
- ✓You shoot action, sports or wildlife — 40fps burst keeps up with fast, erratic movement where 30fps would drop frames.
- ✓You shoot video seriously — it brings 8K capture (up to 30p).
- ✓You want maximum detail for landscapes, studio or large prints — 44.3MP resolves noticeably more than 33MP and gives more cropping latitude.
- ✓You vlog or shoot handheld solo — the fully-articulating screen flips to face you and there's a mic input for clean audio.
Choose the Sony a7 V if…
- ✓You shoot video seriously — it brings smoother 120p 4K vs 60p.
- ✓You need backup-while-you-shoot reliability — dual card slots (the other has one) matter for paid work like weddings and events.
- ✓You shoot long days on one charge — rated 630 shots per battery vs 340.
Where they differ
- ›Video: the Panasonic LUMIX S1R II is the stronger video tool — 8K, 4K up to 60p and 10-bit internal.
- ›Price: the Sony a7 V launched at $2,898, $401 under the Panasonic LUMIX S1R II — money that could go toward glass.
- ›Card slots: the Sony a7 V has dual slots for instant backup — the reliability paid work depends on.
- ›Weight: the Sony a7 V is 695g (1.53 lb) vs 795g (1.75 lb) — 100g you'll feel on a long day out.
- ›Resolution: 44.3MP on the Panasonic LUMIX S1R II vs 33MP — more detail and crop room, at the cost of larger files.
- ›Burst: the Panasonic LUMIX S1R II shoots 40fps to the Sony a7 V's 30fps — the gap that decides whether you nail the peak moment in sports and wildlife.
Frequently asked
Is the Panasonic LUMIX S1R II or the Sony a7 V better?
These two are closely matched. The differences below are where they diverge — weigh the ones that map to how you actually shoot, and let price and handling break the tie.
Who should choose the Panasonic LUMIX S1R II?
Choose the Panasonic LUMIX S1R II if you shoot action, sports or wildlife — 40fps burst keeps up with fast, erratic movement where 30fps would drop frames. Choose it if you shoot video seriously — it brings 8K capture (up to 30p). Choose it if you want maximum detail for landscapes, studio or large prints — 44.3MP resolves noticeably more than 33MP and gives more cropping latitude. Choose it if you vlog or shoot handheld solo — the fully-articulating screen flips to face you and there's a mic input for clean audio.
Who should choose the Sony a7 V?
Choose the Sony a7 V if you shoot video seriously — it brings smoother 120p 4K vs 60p. Choose it if you need backup-while-you-shoot reliability — dual card slots (the other has one) matter for paid work like weddings and events. Choose it if you shoot long days on one charge — rated 630 shots per battery vs 340.
What is the main difference between the Panasonic LUMIX S1R II and the Sony a7 V?
Video: the Panasonic LUMIX S1R II is the stronger video tool — 8K, 4K up to 60p and 10-bit internal.
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | Partially-Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Image Processor | Venus Engine | BIONZ XR2 |
| Effective Resolution | 44.3 MP | 33 MP |
| Lens Mount | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 80 – 51200 | 100 – 51200 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | 40 – 204800 | 50 – 204800 |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/16000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/250 |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 40 fps | 30 fps |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 8.1K | 4K |
| 8K Recording | Up to 30p | − |
| 4K Recording | Up to 60p | Up to 120p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 120p | Up to 240p |
| 10-bit Internal | Yes | Yes |
| Recording Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Log Profiles | V-Log / HLG | S-Log3 / HLG / S-Cinetone |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Mic Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Full-size (Type A) | Full-size (Type A) |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 779 | 759 |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | 425 |
| Low Light AF | -6 EV | -4 EV |
| Eye AF | Yes | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle AF | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | OLED | OLED |
| EVF Resolution | 5.76M dots | 3.69M dots |
| EVF Magnification | 0.78x | 0.78x |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| LCD Resolution | 1.84M dots | 2.10M dots |
| LCD Type | Vari-Angle | 4-Axis Tilting |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | v5.2 | v5.3 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Memory Card Slots | 1x CFexpress Type B + 1x SD UHS-II | 2x CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $3,299 | $2,898 |
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 134.3×102.3×91.8 mm | 130.3×96.4×82.4 mm |
| Weight | 795g (1.75 lb) | 695g (1.53 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| In-Body Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 340 shots | 630 shots |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 380 shots | 750 shots |
| Battery Type | DMW-BLK22 | NP-FZ100 |
