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 GH4
Landmark MFT hybrid and the world's first mirrorless with internal 4K — 16MP sensor, C4K 24p / UHD 4K30, 12 fps burst, weather-sealed body, and pro video expandability.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased May 2014
EOS R1 is 10.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Lumix GH4
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
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 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
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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
for scale
Lumix GH4
133 × 93 × 84 mm
560 g (1.23 lb / 19.75 oz)
EOS R1 is 25mm wider, 56mm taller, and 3mm thicker than Lumix GH4.
EOS R1 is 360 g heavier than Lumix GH4.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 84mm Lumix GH4
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix GH4
133 × 93 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix GH4
133 × 84 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lumix GH4
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 GH4
✓ 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
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix GH4
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.9, 93.4, 83.9
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I U3
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD, MOV
Weight
560 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
- ✓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 GH4
Pros
- ✓Pioneer internal 4K / C4K recording
- ✓12 fps stills burst (AFS)
- ✓Weather-sealed magnesium body
- ✓Pro audio/video expandability (YAGH)
- ✓Fully articulating OLED touchscreen
Cons
- –No in-body stabilization
- –16MP stills by modern standards
- –Contrast AF only
- –Superseded by GH5/GH6/GH7
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 sports, EOS R1 or Lumix GH4?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for Lumix GH4 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix GH4?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Lumix GH4 is 16.05 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix GH4 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix GH4 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Lumix GH4?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix GH4 reaches 12 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix GH4?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Lumix GH4 weighs 560 g, so the Lumix GH4 is 360 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix GH4 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix GH4: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R1 and Lumix GH4 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Lumix GH4: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 350 shots for the Lumix GH4, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Lumix GH4 at $1,699. The Lumix GH4 is $4,600 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.