Canon R3 vs Panasonic S1
Portability
52 Imaging
78 Features
93 Overall
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52 Imaging
78 Features
93 Overall
84
Portability
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78
Canon R3 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
Canon R3
(Full Review)
(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
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(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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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).
Photography GlossaryThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2021 |  | February 2019 | More recent by 32 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 4150k |  | 2100k | Crisper 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 sizing | 3.2" |  | 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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R3 and S1 is 52 and 54 respectively.
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.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R3
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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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Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
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)
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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Canon R3 Sports photography information
Panasonic S1 Sports photography information
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
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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Canon R3 Travel photography features
Panasonic S1 Travel photography features
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)
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 photography with Canon R3
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
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
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 with Canon R3
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
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)
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
| Canon EOS R3 | Panasonic 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 |
