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Canon R6 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Revealed July 2020
  • New Model is Canon R6 II
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
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Canon R6 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon R6 versus Panasonic S1R, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and S1R (47MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The R6 was brought out 18 months after the S1R which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the R6 matches up versus the S1R for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Panasonic S1R

 R6 S1R 
ReleasedJuly 2020February 2019More modern by 18 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Canon R6

 S1R R6 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1620kSharper screen (+480k dot)

Common features in the Canon R6 and Panasonic S1R

 R6 S1R 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 enjoys external measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Panasonic S1R has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the R6 compared to the S1R.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the R6 and S1R is 61 and 54 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 and S1R.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic S1R to provide you with extra detail having its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern R6 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography highlights
84
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
87
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
excellent sensor resolution (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography features
Panasonic S1R Street photography features
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (102,400)
71
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1R Sports photography factors
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (360 CIPA)
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
not so great battery power (360 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S1R Travel photography highlights
67
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (360 shots)
60
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
excellent sensor resolution (47MP)
not so great battery power (360 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (1,020g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 Landscape photography features
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography features
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery power (360 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery power (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1R Vlogging highlights
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
32
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,020g)
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Canon R6 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Panasonic S1R
 Canon EOS R6Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R6 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-07-09 2019-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic X Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 8000 x 6000
Max native ISO 102400 25600
Max boosted ISO 204800 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 6072 225
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Leica L
Number of lenses 17 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
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 All around rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 360 images 360 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) -
Storage slots Two Two
Launch pricing $2,499 $3,698