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 IIX
Video-first full-frame body with internal ProRes and phase-detect AF.
$2,199
Released May 2023
EOS R1 is 1.2 years newer.
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EOS R1
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Lumix S5 IIX
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TL;DR — Key differences
- 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)
- BLumix S5 IIX has lower Weight (740 g vs 1115 g)
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 IIX
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
EOS R1 is 3mm thinner than Lumix S5 IIX but it is also 23mm wider and 47mm taller.
EOS R1 is 375 g heavier than Lumix S5 IIX.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 90mm Lumix S5 IIX
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Lumix S5 IIX
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
Lumix S5 IIX
134 × 90 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lumix S5 IIX
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 IIX: 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
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
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5 IIX
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, USB-SSD
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, MOV…
Weight
740 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 IIX
Pros
- ✓Internal Apple ProRes 422 HQ recording
- ✓First Lumix with phase-detect AF
- ✓6K open gate video (3:2 full-sensor)
- ✓4K 120p slow-motion
Cons
- –24.2MP limits still resolution vs. A7 IV
- –AF still trails Canon/Sony in tracking speed
- –Large body for 24MP
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, EOS R1 or Lumix S5 IIX?
Lumix S5 IIX 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 IIX?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix S5 IIX have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix S5 IIX has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Lumix S5 IIX?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix S5 IIX reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix S5 IIX?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and Lumix S5 IIX weighs 740 g, so the Lumix S5 IIX is 375 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix S5 IIX record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix S5 IIX: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and Lumix S5 IIX weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Lumix S5 IIX: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Lumix S5 IIX at $2,199. The Lumix S5 IIX is $4,100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.