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 GM5
Tiny Micro Four Thirds body with built-in EVF and interchangeable lenses.
$899
Released Sep 2014
EOS R1 is 9.8 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Lumix GM5
2 categories tied
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 23)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 1,166,000)
- BLumix GM5 has lower Weight (211 g vs 1115 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
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 GM5
99 × 60 × 36 mm
211 g (0.47 lb / 7.44 oz)
EOS R1 is 59mm wider, 90mm taller, and 51mm thicker than Lumix GM5.
EOS R1 is 904 g heavier than Lumix GM5.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 36mm Lumix GM5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Lumix GM5
99 × 60 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Lumix GM5
99 × 36 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lumix GM5
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 GM5
✓ 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 23 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 1,166,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Reasons to choose
Lumix GM5
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 98.5, 59.5, 36.1
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
211 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 40 fps
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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 GM5
Pros
- ✓Ultra compact
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓MFT lens mount
Cons
- –No 4K
- –Small battery
- –No IBIS
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R1 or Lumix GM5?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for Lumix GM5 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix GM5?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Lumix GM5 is 16 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix GM5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix GM5 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Lumix GM5?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix GM5 reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix GM5?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and Lumix GM5 weighs 211 g, so the Lumix GM5 is 904 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix GM5 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix GM5: Full HD.
Are the EOS R1 and Lumix GM5 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Lumix GM5: No.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Lumix GM5 at $899. The Lumix GM5 is $5,400 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.