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 G97
Updated Micro Four Thirds hybrid with 20.3MP sensor, V-Log L, 5-axis Dual I.S. 2, and 4K video.
$849
Released Dec 2024
Lumix G97 is 5 months newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Lumix G97
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 9 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)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
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 G97
130 × 94 × 77 mm
530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
EOS R1 is 27mm wider, 56mm taller, and 10mm thicker than Lumix G97.
EOS R1 is 585 g heavier than Lumix G97.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 77mm Lumix G97
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Lumix G97
130 × 94 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Lumix G97
130 × 77 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lumix G97
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 G97
✓ 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
AF points / zones
1053 vs 49 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 9 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix G97
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.4, 93.5, 77.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
530 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds MP4
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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 G97
Pros
- ✓20.3MP MFT sensor
- ✓V-Log L
- ✓5-axis Dual I.S. 2
- ✓Weather resistant
Cons
- –Contrast AF
- –Single card slot
- –MFT sensor
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or Lumix G97?
EOS R1 scores 8.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for Lumix G97 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix G97?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Lumix G97 is 20.3 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix G97 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix G97 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Lumix G97?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix G97 reaches 9 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix G97?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and Lumix G97 weighs 530 g, so the Lumix G97 is 585 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix G97 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix G97: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R1 and Lumix G97 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Lumix G97: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Lumix G97 at $849. The Lumix G97 is $5,450 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.