Canon R6 vs Panasonic S1
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Canon R6 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R6 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon R6 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Panasonic S1
R6 | S1 | |||
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Revealed | July 2020 | ![]() | February 2019 | More recent by 18 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon R6
S1 | R6 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1620k | Crisper screen (+480k dot) |
Common features in the Canon R6 and Panasonic S1
R6 | S1 | |||
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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).
Check the Canon R6 versus Panasonic S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R6 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Canon EOS R6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
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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 |