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Canon R3 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
52
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6000 x 3164 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
  • Announced September 2021
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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
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Canon R3 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon R3 and Panasonic S1R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the R3 (24MP) and S1R (47MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R3 was manufactured 2 years after the S1R which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the R3 matches up against the S1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Panasonic S1R

 R3 S1R 
RevealedSeptember 2021February 2019Newer by 32 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution4150k2100kSharper screen (+2050k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Canon R3

 S1R R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Panasonic S1R

 R3 S1R 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon R3 has got outside measurements 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 S1R has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the R3 and the S1R.

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the R3 and S1R is 52 and 54 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R3 and S1R.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic S1R to deliver more detail due to its extra 23MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer R3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography factors
86
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
87
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count great (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Street photography camera
70
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (102,400)
heavier than competition in class (1,015g)
71
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than others in class (1,020g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R3 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1R Sports photography factors
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/64,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (760 per charge)
has phase detect AF
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
terrible battery pack (360 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R3
Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
70
great battery (760 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (1,015g)
60
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count great (47MP)
terrible battery pack (360 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (1,020g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
86
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery (760 shots)
2 card slots
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
terrible battery pack (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R3 Vlogging advice
Panasonic S1R Vlogging advice
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (6000 x 3164 pixels)
has mic support
heavier than competition in class (1,015g)
32
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others in class (1,020g)
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Canon R3 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Panasonic S1R
 Canon EOS R3Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R3 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2021-09-14 2019-02-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 47MP
Anti alias 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 8000 x 6000
Maximum native ISO 102400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 1053 225
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Leica L
Amount of lenses 27 30
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 4,150 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/64000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 6000x3164 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1015 grams (2.24 lb) 1020 grams (2.25 lb)
Physical 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 Overall rating 96 100
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 14.1
DXO Low light rating 4086 3525
Other
Battery life 760 photos 360 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E19 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B -
Card slots Two Two
Pricing at release $6,000 $3,698