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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1

Portability
61
Imaging
78
Features
92
Overall
83
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
74
Features
84
Overall
78

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Introduced November 2022
  • Replaced the Canon R6
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
  • Released February 2019
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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the S1 (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R6 II was launched 3 years later than the S1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the R6 II grades against the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Panasonic S1

 R6 II S1 
ReleasedNovember 2022February 2019More recent by 46 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon R6 II

 S1 R6 II 
Screen size3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1620kSharper screen (+480k dot)

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Panasonic S1

 R6 II S1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon R6 II provides exterior measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the R6 II versus the S1.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the R6 II and S1 is 61 and 54 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 II and S1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher R6 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 II Portrait photography features
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography features
86
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
84
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R6 II
Street photography with Panasonic S1
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (102,400)
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than others in class (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 II Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1 Sports photography factors
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (360 CIPA)
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
not so great battery life (380 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 II Travel photography features
Panasonic S1 Travel photography features
73
environment proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
good MP (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (360 shots)
59
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
not so great battery life (380 shots)
more heavy than others in class (1,021 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 II Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery power (360 CIPA)
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
not so great battery life (380 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II Vlogging advice
Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
32
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others in class (1,021g)
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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Panasonic S1
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-11-02 2019-02-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 102400 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 4897 225
Cross type focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Leica L
Total lenses 35 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 9.0fps
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 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680g (1.50 lbs) 1021g (2.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 380 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) -
Card slots Two Two
Price at release $2,499 $2,498