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 G9
Original G9 stills flagship with 20MP MFT sensor, 60fps electronic burst, and excellent IBIS.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Nov 2017
EOS R1 is 6.7 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Lumix G9
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 Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 400 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 3,680,000)
- AEOS R1 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 200)
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
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Lumix G9
137 × 97 × 92 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
EOS R1 is 4mm thinner than Lumix G9 but it is also 21mm wider and 52mm taller.
EOS R1 is 262 g heavier than Lumix G9.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 92mm Lumix G9
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 G9
137 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix G9
137 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lumix G9
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 G9
✓ 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…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
AF points / zones
1053 vs 225 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 400 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix G9
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.9, 97.3, 91.6
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Burst (electronic)
60 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better
Weight
658 g vs 920 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
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
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 G9
Pros
- ✓60fps electronic burst
- ✓Strong IBIS
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Large EVF
Cons
- –Older contrast AF
- –MFT sensor
- –Superseded by G9 II
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 landscape, EOS R1 or Lumix G9?
EOS R1 scores 7.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for Lumix G9 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix G9?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Lumix G9 is 20.3 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix G9 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix G9 has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Lumix G9?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix G9 reaches 60 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix G9?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Lumix G9 weighs 658 g, so the Lumix G9 is 262 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix G9 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix G9: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and Lumix G9 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Lumix G9: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 400 shots for the Lumix G9, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Lumix G9 at $1,699. The Lumix G9 is $4,600 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.