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 S1H
Video-first full-frame with unlimited 6K recording and V-Log.
$3,999
Launch priceReleased May 2019
EOS R1 is 5.2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Lumix S1H
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
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 Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 400 shots)
- 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)
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 S1H
151 × 114 × 110 mm
1164 g (2.57 lb / 41.06 oz)
EOS R1 is 23mm thinner than Lumix S1H but it is also 7mm wider and 35mm taller.
EOS R1 is 244 g lighter than Lumix S1H.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 110mm Lumix S1H
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1H
151 × 114 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1H
151 × 110 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lumix S1H
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 S1H: 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
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
AF points / zones
1053 vs 225 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 9 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 400 shots — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1H
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 151, 114.2, 110.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
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 S1H
Pros
- ✓Unlimited recording
- ✓Netflix approved
- ✓Dual native ISO
Cons
- –Heavy
- –Older AF
- –24MP stills
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 sports, EOS R1 or Lumix S1H?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Lumix S1H — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix S1H?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix S1H have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S1H has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Lumix S1H?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix S1H reaches 9 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix S1H?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Lumix S1H weighs 1164 g, so the EOS R1 is 244 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix S1H record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix S1H: 6K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and Lumix S1H weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Lumix S1H: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 400 shots for the Lumix S1H, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Lumix S1H at $3,999. The Lumix S1H is $2,300 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.