Canon R vs Panasonic S1

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon R versus Panasonic S1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the R (30MP) and S1 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R was released 4 months before the S1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the R grades against the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The complete galleries are available at Canon R Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R provides outer dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the R and the S1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R and S1 is 62 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the R and S1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon R to give greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.