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 FZ2500
1-inch bridge camera with 20x Leica zoom, built-in ND filter, and advanced 4K video tools.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Sep 2016
EOS R1 is 7.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Lumix FZ2500
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
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 FZ2500
138 × 102 × 135 mm
966 g (2.13 lb / 34.07 oz)
EOS R1 is 47mm thinner than Lumix FZ2500 but it is also 20mm wider and 48mm taller.
EOS R1 is 46 g lighter than Lumix FZ2500.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 135mm Lumix FZ2500
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 FZ2500
138 × 102 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 FZ2500
138 × 135 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lumix FZ2500
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
7.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Lumix FZ2500: mount data unavailable
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…
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 49 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Reasons to choose
Lumix FZ2500
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 137.6, 101.9, 134.7
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4, AVCHD
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓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 FZ2500
Pros
- ✓20x 26-520mm equivalent zoom
- ✓Built-in ND filter
- ✓Strong 4K video
- ✓Mic and headphone jacks
Cons
- –Large bridge body
- –1-inch sensor
- –Older AF
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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 FZ2500?
EOS R1 scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix FZ2500 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix FZ2500?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Lumix FZ2500 is 20.1 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix FZ2500 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix FZ2500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Lumix FZ2500?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix FZ2500 reaches 50 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix FZ2500?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Lumix FZ2500 weighs 966 g, so the EOS R1 is 46 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix FZ2500 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix FZ2500: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R1 and Lumix FZ2500 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Lumix FZ2500: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 350 shots for the Lumix FZ2500, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Lumix FZ2500 at $1,199. The Lumix FZ2500 is $5,100 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.