Panasonic
Lumix S1 II
24MP partially stacked full-frame hybrid with high frame rate video, fast burst shooting, and 15-stop V-Log.
$3,199
Launch priceReleased May 2025
Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Alpha 7 V is 7 months newer.
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Wins
Lumix S1 II
Wins
Alpha 7 V
7 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALumix S1 II has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 600 Mbps)
- ALumix S1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (70 fps vs 30 fps)
- ALumix S1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 95 frames)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Battery life (CIPA) (630 shots vs 350 shots)
- ALumix S1 II has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,686,400)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
Lumix S1 II is 4mm wider, 6mm taller, and 9mm thicker than Alpha 7 V.
Lumix S1 II is 105 g heavier than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Lumix S1 II · 82mm Alpha 7 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Lumix S1 II
134 × 92 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix S1 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix S1 II: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1 II
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 91.8
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 600 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, MOV…
Burst (electronic)
70 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 95 frames — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Motorcycle
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Train…
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Battery life (CIPA)
630 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Resolution
33 MP vs 24.1 MP — higher is better
Weight
695 g vs 800 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 10 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix S1 II
Pros
- ✓Partially stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓6K open-gate video
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Fast Phase Hybrid AF
Cons
- –Premium hybrid body
- –24MP stills resolution
- –Large L-mount lenses
Alpha 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, Lumix S1 II or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 7.5/10 versus 5.5/10 for Lumix S1 II — 695g — manageable for travel.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix S1 II and Alpha 7 V?
Lumix S1 II is 24.1 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix S1 II and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix S1 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix S1 II or the Alpha 7 V?
Lumix S1 II reaches 70 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix S1 II and Alpha 7 V?
Lumix S1 II weighs 800 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the Alpha 7 V is 105 g lighter.
Do the Lumix S1 II and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
Lumix S1 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix S1 II and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
Lumix S1 II: Yes. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix S1 II and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix S1 II launched at $3,199 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The Alpha 7 V is $300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.