Panasonic Lumix S1R II vs Sony A7R VI
Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.
Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 9.3% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $1,805, $795 below today. Currently 79% of the $3,299 MSRP.
Today's price sits in the middle of its recent range. The 90-day window runs from $3,600 to roughly today's $3,799. 84% of the $4,499 MSRP. Prices are down 8.2% over the last 30 days.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper used, the Panasonic Lumix S1R II or the Sony A7R VI?
- The Panasonic Lumix S1R II is cheaper used: $2,600 against $3,799 for the Sony A7R VI, a gap of $1,199 (46%) as of 2026-10-30.
- How much more does the newer Sony A7R VI cost used?
- $1,199 more. The Sony A7R VI (2026) starts at $3,799 used and the Panasonic Lumix S1R II (2025) at $2,600 as of 2026-10-30.
- What share of its launch price does a used Panasonic Lumix S1R II cost?
- About 79%: $2,600 used against a $3,299 launch price as of 2026-10-30.
- Which is smaller, the Panasonic Lumix S1R II or the Sony A7R VI?
- The Sony A7R VI is smaller: the Panasonic Lumix S1R II is 5 mm taller, 9 mm deeper and 82 g heavier.
Size and weight
The Sony A7R VI is 5 mm shorter, 9 mm shallower and 82 g lighter than the Panasonic Lumix S1R II. About the same width.
| Measurement | Lumix S1R II | A7R VI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 134 mm | 133 mm −1 mm | A7R VI is 1 mm narrower |
| Height | 102 mm | 97 mm −5 mm | A7R VI is 5 mm shorter |
| Depth | 92 mm | 83 mm −9 mm | A7R VI is 9 mm shallower |
| Weight | 795 g | 713 g −82 g | A7R VI is 82 g lighter (10%) |
Drawn to scale from manufacturer dimensions. Body only: lenses not included. Outlines are simplified shapes, not product drawings.
Specs side by side
| Panasonic Lumix S1R II | Sony A7R VI | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Family | Panasonic Lumix S | Sony Alpha |
| Category | body | body |
| Body type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Mount | L-mount | Sony FE |
| Sensor | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Sensor family | Panasonic FF 44MP BSI (S1R II) · 44.3MP full-frame partially-stacked BSI CMOS | Sony FF 66.8MP stacked (A7R VI) · 66.8MP full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS |
| Megapixels | 44 MP | 66.8 MP |
| Autofocus | Phase Detection | Hybrid |
| IBIS | 5-axis 8-stop | 5-axis 8.5-stop |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Max video | 8K30 | 8K30 |
| Max native ISO | ISO 25,600 | ISO 32,000 |
| Body weight | 795 g | 713 g |
| Dimensions | 134 × 102 × 92 mm | 133 × 97 × 83 mm |
| Body material | magnesium alloy | magnesium alloy |
| Released | 2025-02-25 | 2026-05-13 |
| Discontinued | — | — |
| Status | current | current |
| MSRP | $3,299 | $4,499 |
| Current low | $2,600 | $3,799 |
| vs MSRP | -21% | -16% |
Dynamic range, head to head
Both sensors plotted on one chart, across the full ISO range. The higher line holds more shadow-to-highlight latitude at that ISO.
Overlay both curves on Photons to PhotosMeasurements by William J. Claff. We link rather than reprint them.
The verdicts above describe price timing. They don't tell you which camera fits your shooting style. See /methods for how we normalize seller conditions and compute the deal score.