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 ZS300
Large-sensor travel compact with 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS, 15x 24–360mm Leica zoom, 4K30 video, hybrid O.I.S., and USB-C — ZS200 successor without EVF.
$899
Launch priceReleased May 2026
Lumix ZS300 is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Lumix ZS300
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 360 shots)
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
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Lumix ZS300
111 × 66 × 45 mm
337 g (0.74 lb / 11.89 oz)
EOS R1 is 46mm wider, 83mm taller, and 42mm thicker than Lumix ZS300.
EOS R1 is 583 g heavier than Lumix ZS300.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 45mm Lumix ZS300
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix ZS300
111 × 66 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix ZS300
111 × 45 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lumix ZS300
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
7.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Lumix ZS300: 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 -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
AF points / zones
1053 vs 49 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Reasons to choose
Lumix ZS300
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 111.2, 66.4, 45.2
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I U3
Weight
337 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds MP4
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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 ZS300
Pros
- ✓1-inch 20.1MP BSI sensor
- ✓15x 24–360mm Leica zoom
- ✓4K video + 4K Photo burst
- ✓AF macro from 3 cm
- ✓USB-C + Bluetooth/Wi-Fi sharing
Cons
- –No built-in EVF (vs ZS200)
- –Slow f/3.3–6.4 aperture
- –Fixed rear screen only
- –$100 premium over ZS200 launch
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 landscape, EOS R1 or Lumix ZS300?
EOS R1 scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix ZS300 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix ZS300?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Lumix ZS300 is 20.1 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix ZS300 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix ZS300 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Lumix ZS300?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix ZS300 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix ZS300?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Lumix ZS300 weighs 337 g, so the Lumix ZS300 is 583 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix ZS300 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix ZS300: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R1 and Lumix ZS300 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Lumix ZS300: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 360 shots for the Lumix ZS300, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Lumix ZS300 at $899. The Lumix ZS300 is $5,400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.