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
Released Jul 2024
Panasonic
Lumix G7
Classic budget MFT body that introduced many to 4K video on a shoestring.
$599
Released May 2015
EOS R1 is 9.2 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Lumix G7
1 categories tied
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 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
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
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 705 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
158 × 150 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
158 × 87 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
Lumix G7
✓ 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…
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 1115 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
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both 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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or Lumix G7?
EOS R1 scores 8.5/10 versus 1.5/10 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 1115 g and Lumix G7 weighs 410 g, so the Lumix G7 is 705 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.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Lumix G7 at $599. The Lumix G7 is $5,700 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.