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 FZ300
Weather-resistant bridge camera with constant f/2.8 25-600mm equivalent Leica zoom and 4K video.
$599
Launch priceReleased Jul 2015
EOS R1 is 9 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Lumix FZ300
3 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 6,400)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 1,440,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 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 FZ300
132 × 92 × 117 mm
691 g (1.52 lb / 24.37 oz)
EOS R1 is 30mm thinner than Lumix FZ300 but it is also 26mm wider and 58mm taller.
EOS R1 is 229 g heavier than Lumix FZ300.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 117mm Lumix FZ300
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 FZ300
132 × 92 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 FZ300
132 × 117 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lumix FZ300
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
30.9× 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 FZ300: 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 -3 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 6,400 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 1,440,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix FZ300
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.6, 91.5, 117.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Burst (electronic)
60 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better
Weight
691 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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 FZ300
Pros
- ✓Constant f/2.8 24x zoom
- ✓Weather resistant
- ✓4K video
- ✓Great reach
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –12MP
- –Bridge-camera bulk
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 video, EOS R1 or Lumix FZ300?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for Lumix FZ300 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix FZ300?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Lumix FZ300 is 12.1 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix FZ300 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix FZ300 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Lumix FZ300?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix FZ300 reaches 60 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix FZ300?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Lumix FZ300 weighs 691 g, so the Lumix FZ300 is 229 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix FZ300 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix FZ300: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R1 and Lumix FZ300 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Lumix FZ300: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 380 shots for the Lumix FZ300, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Lumix FZ300 at $599. The Lumix FZ300 is $5,700 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.