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 S1
Original L-mount full-frame hybrid that launched the S series.
$2,499
Released Feb 2019
EOS R1 is 5.4 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Lumix S1
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 225)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 9 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 5,760,000)
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 S1
149 × 110 × 97 mm
1021 g (2.25 lb / 36.01 oz)
EOS R1 is 9mm thinner than Lumix S1 but it is also 9mm wider and 40mm taller.
EOS R1 is 94 g heavier than Lumix S1.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 97mm Lumix S1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Lumix S1
149 × 110 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Lumix S1
149 × 97 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lumix S1
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Lumix S1: 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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
AF points / zones
1053 vs 225 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 9 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
AA filter
Only EOS R1 supports it
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.9, 110, 96.7
Card types
Adds XQD, SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4, AVCHD
Weight
1021 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
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 S1
Pros
- ✓Rugged build
- ✓Dual slots
- ✓Strong video
Cons
- –Older AF
- –Heavy
- –Superseded by S5 II
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or Lumix S1?
EOS R1 scores 8.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for Lumix S1 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix S1?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix S1 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix S1 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Lumix S1?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix S1 reaches 9 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix S1?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and Lumix S1 weighs 1021 g, so the Lumix S1 is 94 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix S1 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix S1: 6K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and Lumix S1 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Lumix S1: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Lumix S1 at $2,499. The Lumix S1 is $3,800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.