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Canon R6 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Introduced July 2020
  • Successor is Canon R6 II
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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
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Canon R6 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon R6 versus Panasonic S1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the S1 (24MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R6 was introduced 18 months later than the S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the R6 grades versus the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Panasonic S1

 R6 S1 
RevealedJuly 2020February 2019More recent by 18 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon R6

 S1 R6 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1620kCrisper screen (+480k dot)

Common features in the Canon R6 and Panasonic S1

 R6 S1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon R6 enjoys exterior measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by 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") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the R6 versus the S1.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the R6 and S1 is 61 and 54 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 and S1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic S1 to give more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer R6 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 Portrait photography features
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography features
84
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
85
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/320s)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography features
Panasonic S1 Street photography features
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (102,400)
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than others in class (1,021g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography information
Panasonic S1 Sports photography information
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
terrible battery (360 per charge)
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
low battery power (380 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R6
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
67
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery (360 CIPA)
59
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
low battery power (380 per charge)
heavier than others in class (1,021g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
terrible battery (360 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
low battery power (380 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging advice
Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
32
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (1,021g)
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Canon R6 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Panasonic S1
 Canon EOS R6Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R6 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-07-09 2019-02-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 102400 51200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 6072 225
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Leica L
Total lenses 17 30
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
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 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video 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 Yes Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lbs) 1021 gr (2.25 lbs)
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 All around 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 photos 380 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) -
Card slots Dual Dual
Retail cost $2,499 $2,498