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Canon R3 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
52
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 6000 x 3164 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
  • Announced September 2021
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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 R3 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon R3 and Panasonic S1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the S1 (24MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R3 was launched 2 years later than the S1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the R3 scores versus the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Panasonic S1

 R3 S1 
LaunchedSeptember 2021February 2019More recent by 32 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution4150k2100kCrisper screen (+2050k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon R3

 S1 R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Panasonic S1

 R3 S1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R3 comes with outer dimensions of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the R3 versus the S1.

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R3 and S1 is 52 and 54 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R3 and S1.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher R3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R3
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
86
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
85
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
70
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,015 grams)
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors (1,021g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R3 Sports photography information
Panasonic S1 Sports photography information
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/64,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (760 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
not so great battery power (380 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R3 Travel photography features
Panasonic S1 Travel photography features
70
good battery life (760 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors in class (1,015 grams)
59
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
not so great battery power (380 per charge)
heavier than competitors (1,021 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R3
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
good battery life (760 per charge)
two card slots
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery power (380 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R3
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
70
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (6000 x 3164 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (1,015g)
32
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors (1,021g)
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Canon R3 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Panasonic S1
 Canon EOS R3Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R3 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2021-09-14 2019-02-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 102400 51200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 1053 225
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Leica L
Number of lenses 27 30
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 4,150 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/64000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6000x3164 (60p/​50p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 6000x3164 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1015 grams (2.24 pounds) 1021 grams (2.25 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 96 95
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 25.2
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 14.5
DXO Low light score 4086 3333
Other
Battery life 760 images 380 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E19 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B -
Card slots 2 2
Price at launch $6,000 $2,498