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 GH5 II
MFT video workhorse with V-Log, streaming, and unlimited recording.
$1,699
Released May 2021
EOS R1 is 3.2 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Lumix GH5 II
3 categories tied
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 Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 12 fps)
- 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
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
Lumix GH5 II
139 × 98 × 87 mm
727 g (1.60 lb / 25.64 oz)
EOS R1 is 19mm wider and 51mm taller than Lumix GH5 II.
EOS R1 is 388 g heavier than Lumix GH5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 87mm Lumix GH5 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Lumix GH5 II
139 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Lumix GH5 II
139 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lumix GH5 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 GH5 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
AF points / zones
1053 vs 225 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 3,680,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix GH5 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 98.1, 87.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
Weight
727 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
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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 GH5 II
Pros
- ✓V-Log included
- ✓Live streaming features
- ✓IBIS
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Superseded by GH6/GH7
- –20MP
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or Lumix GH5 II?
EOS R1 scores 8.5/10 versus 4.5/10 for Lumix GH5 II — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix GH5 II?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Lumix GH5 II is 20.3 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix GH5 II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix GH5 II has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Lumix GH5 II?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix GH5 II reaches 12 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix GH5 II?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and Lumix GH5 II weighs 727 g, so the Lumix GH5 II is 388 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix GH5 II record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix GH5 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and Lumix GH5 II weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Lumix GH5 II: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Lumix GH5 II at $1,699. The Lumix GH5 II is $4,600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.