Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1
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Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
- Announced February 2023
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
- Introduced February 2019

Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon R8 and Panasonic S1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the S1 (24MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

The R8 was revealed 4 years after the S1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the R8 matches up versus the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R8 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The full galleries are available at Canon R8 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Panasonic S1
R8 | S1 | |||
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Introduced | February 2023 | ![]() | February 2019 | Newer by 49 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon R8
S1 | R8 | |||
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Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1620k | Sharper screen (+480k dot) |
Common features in the Canon R8 and Panasonic S1
R8 | S1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon R8 offers physical measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).
Analyze the Canon R8 and Panasonic S1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the R8 versus the S1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the R8 and S1 is 71 and 54 respectively.

Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R8 and S1.
Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer R8 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Canon EOS R8 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon EOS R8 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2023-02-08 | 2019-02-01 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti alias 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 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 102400 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 1053 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon RF | Leica L |
Number of lenses | 37 | 30 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3.00 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,620k dots | 2,100k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 5,760k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/320 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 | 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 port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 461g (1.02 pounds) | 1021g (2.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 93 | 95 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.5 | 25.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.5 | 14.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 3295 | 3333 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 pictures | 380 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Single UHS-II SD card slot | - |
Card slots | Single | 2 |
Price at release | $1,499 | $2,498 |