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 G9 II
MFT hybrid with 8-stop IBIS and 75fps stills for wildlife on a budget.
$1,899
Released Sep 2023
EOS R1 is 10 months newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Lumix G9 II
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 3,680,000)
- BLumix G9 II has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 40 fps)
- BLumix G9 II has lower Weight (658 g vs 1115 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 779)
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 G9 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
EOS R1 is 3mm thinner than Lumix G9 II but it is also 23mm wider and 47mm taller.
EOS R1 is 457 g heavier than Lumix G9 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 90mm Lumix G9 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Lumix G9 II
134 × 102 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Lumix G9 II
134 × 90 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lumix G9 II
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 II
✓ 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
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 3,680,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
AA filter
Only EOS R1 supports it
Reasons to choose
Lumix G9 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better
Weight
658 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
Resolution
25.2 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher 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
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
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 II
Pros
- ✓75fps stills mode
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Compact tele reach
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Smaller ecosystem
- –Video not GH-level
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, EOS R1 or Lumix G9 II?
Lumix G9 II scores 8.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for EOS R1 — Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix G9 II?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Lumix G9 II is 25.2 MP, so the Lumix G9 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix G9 II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix G9 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Lumix G9 II?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix G9 II reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix G9 II?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and Lumix G9 II weighs 658 g, so the Lumix G9 II is 457 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix G9 II record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix G9 II: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R1 and Lumix G9 II weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Lumix G9 II: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Lumix G9 II at $1,899. The Lumix G9 II is $4,400 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.