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 S9
Compact full-frame L-mount for creators with LUT and social-first features.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased May 2024
EOS R1 is 2 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Lumix S9
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 470 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- AEOS R1 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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 S9
126 × 74 × 47 mm
486 g (1.07 lb / 17.14 oz)
EOS R1 is 32mm wider, 76mm taller, and 41mm thicker than Lumix S9.
EOS R1 is 434 g heavier than Lumix S9.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 47mm Lumix S9
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 S9
126 × 74 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 S9
126 × 47 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lumix S9
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 S9: 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…
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 470 shots — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Reasons to choose
Lumix S9
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 126, 73.9, 46.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Weight
486 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
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
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 S9
Pros
- ✓Ultra compact FF
- ✓Creator LUT features
- ✓Open gate
Cons
- –No EVF
- –Single slot
- –Limited pro controls
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 video, EOS R1 or Lumix S9?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for Lumix S9 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix S9?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix S9 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S9 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Lumix S9?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix S9 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix S9?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Lumix S9 weighs 486 g, so the Lumix S9 is 434 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix S9 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix S9: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the EOS R1 and Lumix S9 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Lumix S9: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 470 shots for the Lumix S9, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Lumix S9 at $1,499. The Lumix S9 is $4,800 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.