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 BS1H
Box-style L-mount cinema camera with S1H full-frame sensor, 6K, dual native ISO, and genlock/timecode.
$3,499
Launch priceReleased May 2021
EOS R1 is 3.2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Lumix BS1H
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 225)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 3,690,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 640 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
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 BS1H
94 × 94 × 66 mm
870 g (1.92 lb / 30.69 oz)
EOS R1 is 64mm wider, 56mm taller, and 21mm thicker than Lumix BS1H.
EOS R1 is 50 g heavier than Lumix BS1H.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 66mm Lumix BS1H
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix BS1H
94 × 94 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 BS1H
94 × 66 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lumix BS1H
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Lumix BS1H
Leica L
80+
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…
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
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
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix BS1H
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds V-Log, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 93.5, 93.5, 66.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
870 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
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 BS1H
Pros
- ✓S1H sensor in box form
- ✓6K recording
- ✓Dual native ISO
- ✓Genlock & timecode
Cons
- –No screen
- –Requires external monitor
- –Box ergonomics only
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 sports, EOS R1 or Lumix BS1H?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for Lumix BS1H — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix BS1H?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix BS1H have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix BS1H has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Lumix BS1H?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix BS1H reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix BS1H?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Lumix BS1H weighs 870 g, so the Lumix BS1H is 50 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix BS1H record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix BS1H: 6K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and Lumix BS1H weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Lumix BS1H: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the Lumix BS1H, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Lumix BS1H at $3,499. The Lumix BS1H is $2,800 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.