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 ZS99
Pocket travel zoom with 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, 30x 24–720mm Leica lens, 4K30 video, 5-axis O.I.S., tilting touchscreen, and USB-C — successor to ZS80 without EVF.
$500
Launch priceReleased Feb 2025
Lumix ZS99 is 7 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Lumix ZS99
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 6,400)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 380 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 ZS99
112 × 68 × 43 mm
322 g (0.71 lb / 11.36 oz)
EOS R1 is 46mm wider, 82mm taller, and 44mm thicker than Lumix ZS99.
EOS R1 is 598 g heavier than Lumix ZS99.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 43mm Lumix ZS99
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 ZS99
112 × 68 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 ZS99
112 × 43 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lumix ZS99
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 lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Lumix ZS99: 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 -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
AF points / zones
1053 vs 49 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Reasons to choose
Lumix ZS99
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112, 67.8, 43.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
322 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds MP4
ISO min (native)
80 vs 100 — lower is better
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 ZS99
Pros
- ✓30x 24–720mm Leica zoom in pocket body
- ✓4K video + 4K Photo at 30fps
- ✓5-axis HYBRID O.I.S.+
- ✓1.84M-dot tilting touchscreen
- ✓USB-C charging + Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 5.0
Cons
- –No built-in EVF (vs ZS80)
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –Slow variable aperture (f/3.3–6.4)
- –Limited low-light performance
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 ZS99?
EOS R1 scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix ZS99 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix ZS99?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Lumix ZS99 is 20.3 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix ZS99 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix ZS99 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Lumix ZS99?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix ZS99 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix ZS99?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Lumix ZS99 weighs 322 g, so the Lumix ZS99 is 598 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix ZS99 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix ZS99: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R1 and Lumix ZS99 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Lumix ZS99: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 380 shots for the Lumix ZS99, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Lumix ZS99 at $500. The Lumix ZS99 is $5,799 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.