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Canon R vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
88
Overall
82
Canon EOS R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Canon R vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Introduced September 2018
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
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Canon R vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon R vs Panasonic S1R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the R (30MP) and S1R (47MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R was announced 4 months before the S1R so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the R matches up against the S1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Panasonic S1R

 R S1R 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Canon R

 S1R R 

Common features in the Canon R and Panasonic S1R

 R S1R 
ReleasedSeptember 2018February 2019Similar age
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution2100k2100kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R features outer measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic S1R has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the R and the S1R.

Canon R vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the R and S1R is 62 and 54 respectively.

Canon R vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R and S1R.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic S1R to offer greater detail with its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Canon R vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography info
86
has manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (30MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
87
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
great resolution (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R Street photography info
Panasonic S1R Street photography info
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (40,000)
no image stabilization
71
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R Sports photography features
Panasonic S1R Sports photography features
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is amazing (30MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (370 CIPA)
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
bad battery life (360 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S1R Travel photography highlights
73
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is amazing (30MP)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (370 shots)
60
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
great resolution (47 megapixels)
bad battery life (360 CIPA)
heavier than competition (1,020g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography info
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography info
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
sensor resolution is amazing (30MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (40,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (370 CIPA)
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
bad battery life (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R Vlogging info
Panasonic S1R Vlogging info
73
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
no image stabilization
32
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,020 grams)
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Canon R vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Panasonic S1R
 Canon EOS RPanasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-09-05 2019-02-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 47MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6720 x 4480 8000 x 6000
Max native ISO 40000 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 5655 225
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Leica L
Total lenses 17 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lbs) 1020 grams (2.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 89 100
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 14.1
DXO Low light rating 2742 3525
Other
Battery life 370 shots 360 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD card (UHS-II supported) -
Card slots One Dual
Cost at release $2,299 $3,698