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EOS R1

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 price

Released Jul 2024

vs

Panasonic

Lumix G7

Classic budget MFT body that introduced many to 4K video on a shoestring.

$599

Launch price

Released May 2015

EOS R1 is 9.2 years newer.

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Wins

13categories

EOS R1

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

1categories

Lumix G7

Vlogging

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R1 wins 5 categories·Lumix G7 wins 0 categories
  • 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 Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 8 fps)
  • AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
  • AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R1Lumix G7
Resolution24.2 MP16 MP
SensorFull FrameMFT
ISO max102,40025,600
Burst40 fps8 fps
4K120 fps30 fps
IBIS8.5-stopNo
Weight920 g410 g
Battery1330 shots350 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R1 front view

EOS R1

158 × 150 × 87 mm

920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Lumix G7

125 × 86 × 77 mm

410 g (0.90 lb / 14.46 oz)

EOS R1 is 33mm wider, 63mm taller, and 10mm thicker than Lumix G7.

EOS R1 is 510 g heavier than Lumix G7.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 77mm Lumix G7

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS R1 back view

EOS R1

158 × 150 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Lumix G7

125 × 86 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

EOS R1 top view

EOS R1

158 × 87 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Lumix G7

125 × 77 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R1

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

Lumix G7

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

45 first-party60 third-party

Lumix G7

✓ more lenses

Micro Four Thirds

130+

native lenses available

60 first-party70 third-party

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

Use caseEOS R1Lumix G7
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
2.0Limited
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
3.5Limited
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
6.5Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
1.5Limited
Vlogging
5.5Fair
7.0Good✓ wins

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

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…

Reasons to choose

Lumix G7

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Face, Eye…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 124.9, 86.2, 77.4

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • Codecs

    Adds MP4, AVCHD

  • Weight

    410 g vs 920 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • Microphone jack (3.5mm)Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)

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 G7

Pros

  • Very affordable used
  • 4K video
  • Compact MFT

Cons

  • 16MP dated
  • No IBIS
  • Plastic build

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R1
Lumix G7
Resolution
24.2 MP+51%
16 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame BSI Stacked CMOS
Four Thirds Live MOS
Sensor size
36.0 × 24.0 mm
17.3 x 13.0 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R1
Lumix G7
Processor
DIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X
Venus Engine
EOS R1
Lumix G7
ISO min (native)
100−100 less
200
ISO max (native)
102,400+2 stops
25,600
ISO max (expanded)
409,600
25,600
EOS R1
Lumix G7
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Focal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/64000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or Lumix G7?

EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for Lumix G7 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix G7?

EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Lumix G7 is 16 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R1 and Lumix G7 have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix G7 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Lumix G7?

EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix G7 reaches 8 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix G7?

EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Lumix G7 weighs 410 g, so the Lumix G7 is 510 g lighter.

Do the EOS R1 and Lumix G7 record 4K video?

EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix G7: 4K up to 30p.

Are the EOS R1 and Lumix G7 weather sealed?

EOS R1: Yes. Lumix G7: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 350 shots for the Lumix G7, giving the EOS R1 the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Lumix G7 at $599. The Lumix G7 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.