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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump 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
  • Superseded the Canon R6
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Introduced August 2019
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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon R6 II versus Panasonic S1H, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the S1H (24MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R6 II was unveiled 3 years after the S1H which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the R6 II scores against the S1H in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Panasonic S1H

 R6 II S1H 
IntroducedNovember 2022August 2019Newer by 39 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Canon R6 II

 S1H R6 II 
Display dimension3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k1620kClearer display (+710k dot)

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Panasonic S1H

 R6 II S1H 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon R6 II comes with outside 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 S1H has proportions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon R6 II versus Panasonic S1H in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the R6 II against the S1H.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the R6 II and S1H is 61 and 52 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 II and S1H.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher R6 II should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 II Portrait photography features
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography features
86
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
85
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
decent megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 II Street photography factors
Panasonic S1H Street photography factors
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (102,400)
69
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery power (360 shots)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
low battery (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 II Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S1H Travel photography highlights
73
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery power (360 shots)
64
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery (400 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 II Landscape photography features
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography features
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
low battery power (360 CIPA)
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
low battery (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R6 II
Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
70
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high res video (5952 x 3988 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Panasonic S1H
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-11-02 2019-08-28
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 area 864.0mm² 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 resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 102400 51200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 4897 225
Cross focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Leica L
Total lenses 35 30
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 2,330k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum 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 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 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3988
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
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 gr (1.50 pounds) 1052 gr (2.32 pounds)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images 400 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 2
Launch price $2,499 $3,998