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EOS R1

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 price

Released Jul 2024

vs

Panasonic

Lumix LX100

Original large-sensor LX compact with Four Thirds sensor crop, fast Leica zoom, EVF, and 4K video.

$899

Launch price

Released Sep 2014

EOS R1 is 9.8 years newer.

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Wins

12categories

EOS R1

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

1categories

Lumix LX100

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R1 wins 5 categories·Lumix LX100 wins 0 categories
  • 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 Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 300 shots)
  • 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)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R1Lumix LX100
Resolution24.2 MP12.8 MP
SensorFull FrameMFT
ISO max102,40025,600
Burst40 fps40 fps
4K120 fps30 fps
IBIS8.5-stopNo
Weight920 g393 g
Battery1330 shots300 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R1 front view

EOS R1

158 × 150 × 87 mm

920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Lumix LX100

115 × 66 × 55 mm

393 g (0.87 lb / 13.86 oz)

EOS R1 is 43mm wider, 83mm taller, and 32mm thicker than Lumix LX100.

EOS R1 is 527 g heavier than Lumix LX100.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 55mm Lumix LX100

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS R1 back view

EOS R1

158 × 150 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Lumix LX100

115 × 66 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

EOS R1 top view

EOS R1

158 × 87 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Lumix LX100

115 × 55 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R1

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

Lumix LX100

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

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

Lumix LX100: mount data unavailable

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

Use caseEOS R1Lumix LX100
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
4.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
6.5Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
3.5Limited

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…

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    1330 shots vs 300 shots — higher is better

Reasons to choose

Lumix LX100

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Face, Eye…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 114.8, 66.2, 55

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Codecs

    Adds MP4, AVCHD

  • Weight

    393 g vs 920 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Burst (electronic)Both 40 fps
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth 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 LX100

Pros

  • Large sensor compact
  • Fast Leica zoom
  • Built-in EVF
  • 4K video

Cons

  • 12.8MP output
  • No touch screen
  • Older AF

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R1
Lumix LX100
Resolution
24.2 MP+89%
12.8 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame BSI Stacked CMOS
Four Thirds Live MOS
Sensor size
36.0 × 24.0 mm
17.3 x 13.0 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R1
Lumix LX100
Aperture
f/1.7-2.8
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
24-75 mm
EOS R1
Lumix LX100
Processor
DIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X
Venus Engine
EOS R1
Lumix LX100
ISO min (native)
100−100 less
200
ISO max (native)
102,400+2 stops
25,600
ISO max (expanded)
409,600
25,600
EOS R1
Lumix LX100
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Focal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/64000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, EOS R1 or Lumix LX100?

EOS R1 scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix LX100 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix LX100?

EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Lumix LX100 is 12.8 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R1 and Lumix LX100 have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix LX100 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Lumix LX100?

EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix LX100 reaches 40 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix LX100?

EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Lumix LX100 weighs 393 g, so the Lumix LX100 is 527 g lighter.

Do the EOS R1 and Lumix LX100 record 4K video?

EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix LX100: 4K up to 30p.

Are the EOS R1 and Lumix LX100 weather sealed?

EOS R1: Yes. Lumix LX100: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 300 shots for the Lumix LX100, giving the EOS R1 the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Lumix LX100 at $899. The Lumix LX100 is $5,400 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.

Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.