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EOS R1

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 price

Released Jul 2024

vs

Panasonic

Lumix ZS80

Pocket superzoom with 30x Leica lens, tilting selfie screen, EVF, and 4K video.

$449

Launch price

Released Feb 2019

EOS R1 is 5.4 years newer.

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Wins

12categories

EOS R1

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

2categories

Lumix ZS80

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R1 wins 5 categories·Lumix ZS80 wins 0 categories
  • AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 3,200)
  • AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
  • AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,330,000)
  • AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R1Lumix ZS80
Resolution24.2 MP20.3 MP
SensorFull Frame6.17 x 4.55 mm
ISO max102,4003,200
Burst40 fps30 fps
4K120 fps30 fps
IBIS8.5-stopNo
Weight920 g328 g
Battery1330 shots380 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R1 front view

EOS R1

158 × 150 × 87 mm

920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Lumix ZS80

112 × 69 × 42 mm

328 g (0.72 lb / 11.57 oz)

EOS R1 is 46mm wider, 81mm taller, and 46mm thicker than Lumix ZS80.

EOS R1 is 592 g heavier than Lumix ZS80.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 42mm Lumix ZS80

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS R1 back view

EOS R1

158 × 150 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Lumix ZS80

112 × 69 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

EOS R1 top view

EOS R1

158 × 87 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Lumix ZS80

112 × 42 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R1

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

Lumix ZS80

6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact

28 mm² area

30.9× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS R1

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

Lumix ZS80: 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

Use caseEOS R1Lumix ZS80
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
4.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
6.5Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS R1

  • AF low-light limit

    -7.5 EV vs -3 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

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 3,200 — higher is better

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 49 — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…

Reasons to choose

Lumix ZS80

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Face, Eye…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 112, 68.8, 41.6

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Weight

    328 g vs 920 g — lower is better

  • Codecs

    Adds MP4

  • ISO min (native)

    80 vs 100 — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth 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 ZS80

Pros

  • 30x 24-720mm equivalent zoom
  • Built-in EVF
  • Tilting selfie screen
  • 4K video

Cons

  • Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
  • Limited low light
  • Compact controls

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R1
Lumix ZS80
Resolution
24.2 MP+19%
20.3 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame BSI Stacked CMOS
1/2.3-inch BSI MOS
Sensor size
36.0 × 24.0 mm
6.17 x 4.55 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R1
Lumix ZS80
Aperture
f/3.3-6.4
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
24-720 mm
EOS R1
Lumix ZS80
Processor
DIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X
Venus Engine
EOS R1
Lumix ZS80
ISO min (native)
100
80−20 less
ISO max (native)
102,400+5 stops
3,200
ISO max (expanded)
409,600
6,400
EOS R1
Lumix ZS80
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Focal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/2000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/64000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, EOS R1 or Lumix ZS80?

EOS R1 scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix ZS80 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix ZS80?

EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Lumix ZS80 is 20.3 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R1 and Lumix ZS80 have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix ZS80 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Lumix ZS80?

EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix ZS80 reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix ZS80?

EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Lumix ZS80 weighs 328 g, so the Lumix ZS80 is 592 g lighter.

Do the EOS R1 and Lumix ZS80 record 4K video?

EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix ZS80: 4K up to 30p.

Are the EOS R1 and Lumix ZS80 weather sealed?

EOS R1: Yes. Lumix ZS80: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 380 shots for the Lumix ZS80, giving the EOS R1 the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Lumix ZS80 at $449. The Lumix ZS80 is $5,850 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.