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 S1 IIE
Creative full-frame S-series body with 24.2MP BSI sensor, open-gate video, and S1 II ergonomics.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2025
Lumix S1 IIE is 10 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Lumix S1 IIE
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 350 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 5,760,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 779)
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 S1 IIE
134 × 102 × 92 mm
794 g (1.75 lb / 28.01 oz)
EOS R1 is 4mm thinner than Lumix S1 IIE but it is also 23mm wider and 47mm taller.
EOS R1 is 126 g heavier than Lumix S1 IIE.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 92mm Lumix S1 IIE
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1 IIE
134 × 102 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1 IIE
134 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lumix S1 IIE
35.8 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
852 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Lumix S1 IIE: 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Subject recognition
Adds Dogs, Cats, Birds…
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R1 supports it
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1 IIE
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.37, 102.36, 91.69
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, Vehicles
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ
Card types
Adds SD/SDHC/SDXC
Weight
794 g vs 920 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
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
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 IIE
Pros
- ✓24.2MP full-frame BSI sensor
- ✓6K open gate
- ✓Phase Hybrid AF
- ✓Tilt/free-angle monitor
Cons
- –Less speed than S1 II
- –Premium over S5 II
- –L-mount lens size
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 video, EOS R1 or Lumix S1 IIE?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 7.5/10 for Lumix S1 IIE — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix S1 IIE?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix S1 IIE have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S1 IIE has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Lumix S1 IIE?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix S1 IIE reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix S1 IIE?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Lumix S1 IIE weighs 794 g, so the Lumix S1 IIE is 126 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix S1 IIE record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix S1 IIE: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the EOS R1 and Lumix S1 IIE weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Lumix S1 IIE: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 350 shots for the Lumix S1 IIE, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Lumix S1 IIE at $2,499. The Lumix S1 IIE is $3,800 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.