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Canon R100 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Canon R100 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Released May 2023
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
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Canon R100 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon R100 vs Panasonic S1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the S1 (24MP) is pretty well matched but the R100 (APS-C) and S1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The R100 was announced 4 years after the S1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the R100 grades against the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Panasonic S1

 R100 S1 
LaunchedMay 2023February 2019Newer by 53 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon R100

 S1 R100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon R100 and Panasonic S1

 R100 S1 
Manual focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon R100 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon R100 has external dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the R100 vs the S1.

Canon R100 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R100 and S1 is 76 and 54 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R100 and S1.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The R100 provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The more recent R100 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon R100 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography factors
83
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
85
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R100 Sports photography features
Panasonic S1 Sports photography features
64
quiet shutter (1/4,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/ seconds)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
not so great battery pack (380 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
76
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not offer selfie friendly display
59
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (380 per charge)
heavier than competition (1,021g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R100
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery pack (380 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R100 Vlogging information
Panasonic S1 Vlogging information
34
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
32
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (1,021 grams)
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Canon R100 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R100 and Panasonic S1
 Canon EOS R100Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R100 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2023-05-24 2019-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 3975 225
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Leica L
Amount of lenses 39 30
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.00 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 gr (0.78 lbs) 1021 gr (2.25 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.5
DXO Low light score not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 380 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) -
Storage slots Single 2
Pricing at release $479 $2,498