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 S5 II
Phase-detect L-mount hybrid with 6K open gate and strong video tools.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2023
EOS R1 is 1.5 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Lumix S5 II
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 370 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 3,680,000)
- 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)
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 5 stops)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
EOS R1 is 3mm thinner than Lumix S5 II but it is also 23mm wider and 47mm taller.
EOS R1 is 180 g heavier than Lumix S5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 90mm Lumix S5 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 S5 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 S5 II
134 × 90 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lumix S5 II
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 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
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 370 shots — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 3,680,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
AA filter
Only EOS R1 supports it
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
Weight
740 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
- ✓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 II
Pros
- ✓Phase-detect AF finally
- ✓6K open gate
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Great value
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –L-mount size
- –AF still behind Canon/Sony
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 vlogging, EOS R1 or Lumix S5 II?
Lumix S5 II scores 8.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for EOS R1 — Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix S5 II?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix S5 II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S5 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Lumix S5 II?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix S5 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix S5 II?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Lumix S5 II weighs 740 g, so the Lumix S5 II is 180 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix S5 II record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix S5 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and Lumix S5 II weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Lumix S5 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 370 shots for the Lumix S5 II, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Lumix S5 II at $1,999. The Lumix S5 II is $4,300 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.