Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
Panasonic
Lumix BGH1
Box-style MFT cinema camera for multi-cam and drone workflows.
$3,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
EOS R1 is 3.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Lumix BGH1
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 225)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 14 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 10.2 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix BGH1
93 × 93 × 78 mm
545 g (1.20 lb / 19.22 oz)
EOS R1 is 65mm wider, 57mm taller, and 9mm thicker than Lumix BGH1.
EOS R1 is 375 g heavier than Lumix BGH1.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 78mm Lumix BGH1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix BGH1
93 × 93 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix BGH1
93 × 78 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lumix BGH1
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Lumix BGH1
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
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
EOS R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
AF points / zones
1053 vs 225 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 14 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix BGH1
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 93, 93, 78
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
Weight
545 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
Lumix BGH1
Pros
- ✓Box form factor
- ✓Genlock
- ✓Pro video
Cons
- –No screen
- –MFT sensor
- –Niche use
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R1 or Lumix BGH1?
EOS R1 scores 7.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for Lumix BGH1 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix BGH1?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Lumix BGH1 is 10.2 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix BGH1 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix BGH1 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Lumix BGH1?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix BGH1 reaches 14 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix BGH1?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Lumix BGH1 weighs 545 g, so the Lumix BGH1 is 375 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix BGH1 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix BGH1: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and Lumix BGH1 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Lumix BGH1: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the Lumix BGH1, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Lumix BGH1 at $3,499. The Lumix BGH1 is $2,800 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.