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 S5
Compact affordable L-mount full-frame for hybrid shooters.
$1,799
Released Sep 2020
EOS R1 is 3.8 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Lumix S5
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 7 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 225)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
- 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
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
Lumix S5
133 × 97 × 82 mm
714 g (1.57 lb / 25.19 oz)
EOS R1 is 25mm wider, 52mm taller, and 5mm thicker than Lumix S5.
EOS R1 is 401 g heavier than Lumix S5.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 82mm Lumix S5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Lumix S5
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Lumix S5
133 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lumix S5
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 S5: 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
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 225 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.6, 97.1, 81.9
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
Weight
714 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 S5
Pros
- ✓Compact FF
- ✓Dual slots
- ✓Good video
Cons
- –DFD AF only
- –Older now
- –24MP
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or Lumix S5?
EOS R1 scores 8.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for Lumix S5 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix S5?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix S5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix S5 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Lumix S5?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix S5 reaches 7 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix S5?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and Lumix S5 weighs 714 g, so the Lumix S5 is 401 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix S5 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix S5: 6K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and Lumix S5 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Lumix S5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Lumix S5 at $1,799. The Lumix S5 is $4,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.