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Panasonic Lumix S1R vs Sony a7R III
The Panasonic Lumix S1R and the Sony a7R III side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Panasonic Lumix S1R if you want a newer model (2019 against 2017), which usually means better autofocus and video. Pick the Sony a7R III if you want more lenses made for it in this guide (278 against 158). If you already own L-Mount or Sony E lenses, the camera on that mount saves you buying them again.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix S1R | Sony a7R III |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Panasonic | Sony |
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Sensor | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm |
| Crop factor | 1× | 1× |
| Resolution | 47.3 MPmore detail | 42.4 MP |
| Stabilisation | in the body | in the body |
| Announced | 2019 | 2017 |
| Type | mirrorless camera | mirrorless camera |
| Weight | not listed | 657 g |
| Lenses in this guide | 158 for its sensor, 27 more with a crop | 278 for its sensor, 125 more with a cropmore lenses |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Panasonic Lumix S1R 1×, Sony a7R III 1×.
What a 50mm frames like
Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 50mm on full frame.
Lenses
Different mounts (L-Mount and Sony E): a lens for one does not fit the other without an adapter. 117 lens designs in this guide are made in both mounts, mostly from third-party makers.
The Panasonic Lumix S1R: 158 L-Mount lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Sony a7R III: 278 Sony E lenses in this guide cover its sensor.