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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
78
Features
84
Overall
80

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Announced November 2022
  • Previous Model is Canon R6
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the R6 II (24MP) and S1R (47MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The R6 II was announced 3 years after the S1R which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the R6 II matches up versus the S1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Panasonic S1R

 R6 II S1R 
RevealedNovember 2022February 2019More modern by 46 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Canon R6 II

 S1R R6 II 
Screen dimensions3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1620kSharper screen (+480k dot)

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Panasonic S1R

 R6 II S1R 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon R6 II enjoys exterior dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Panasonic S1R has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the R6 II against the S1R.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R6 II and S1R is 61 and 54 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 II and S1R.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic S1R to offer you greater detail with its extra 23MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent R6 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R6 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1R
86
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
86
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
excellent resolution (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Street photography camera
78
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (102,400)
71
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Sports photography camera
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (360 CIPA)
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
not so great battery pack (360 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 II Travel photography info
Panasonic S1R Travel photography info
73
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (360 CIPA)
60
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
excellent resolution (47 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (360 per charge)
heavier than competitors (1,020g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 II Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography details
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
low battery pack (360 shots)
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
not so great battery pack (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II Vlogging info
Panasonic S1R Vlogging info
79
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
32
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors (1,020 grams)
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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Panasonic S1R
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-11-02 2019-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 47 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 8000 x 6000
Highest native ISO 102400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 pounds) 1020 grams (2.25 pounds)
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 score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 360 images 360 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) -
Storage slots Dual Dual
Pricing at release $2,499 $3,698