Canon R vs Panasonic S1R

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The whole galleries are provided at Canon R Gallery & Panasonic S1R Gallery.

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.

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

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.