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 S1R II
High-resolution 44.3MP full-frame L-mount body with 8K video, phase hybrid AF, and compact S-series ergonomics.
$3,299
Launch priceReleased Feb 2025
Lumix S1R II is 7 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Lumix S1R II
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 ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- BLumix S1R II has higher Resolution (44.3 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- 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 S1R II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
795 g (1.75 lb / 28.04 oz)
EOS R1 is 5mm thinner than Lumix S1R II but it is also 23mm wider and 47mm taller.
EOS R1 is 125 g heavier than Lumix S1R II.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 92mm Lumix S1R II
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 S1R II
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
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1R II
134 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lumix S1R II
35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
856 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Lumix S1R II: 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
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 350 shots — 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
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 5,760,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1R II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 91.8
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, MOV…
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Resolution
44.3 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
80 vs 100 — lower is better
Weight
795 g vs 920 g — lower is better
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
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
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 S1R II
Pros
- ✓44.3MP full-frame BSI sensor
- ✓8K video
- ✓Phase Hybrid AF
- ✓CFexpress plus SD workflow
Cons
- –Large high-res files
- –Premium price
- –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 travel, EOS R1 or Lumix S1R II?
EOS R1 scores 6.5/10 versus 4.5/10 for Lumix S1R II — 1330 shots/charge — all-day shooting.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix S1R II?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Lumix S1R II is 44.3 MP, so the Lumix S1R II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix S1R II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S1R II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Lumix S1R II?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix S1R II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix S1R II?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Lumix S1R II weighs 795 g, so the Lumix S1R II is 125 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix S1R II record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix S1R II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R1 and Lumix S1R II weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Lumix S1R II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 350 shots for the Lumix S1R II, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Lumix S1R II at $3,299. The Lumix S1R II is $3,000 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.