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Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
71
Imaging
78
Features
85
Overall
80
Canon EOS R8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Canon R8
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
  • Revealed February 2023
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Launched August 2019
Photography Glossary

Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon R8 versus Panasonic S1H, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the S1H (24MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The R8 was launched 3 years after the S1H which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the R8 grades vs the S1H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Panasonic S1H

 R8 S1H 
LaunchedFebruary 2023August 2019Newer by 42 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Canon R8

 S1H R8 
Screen dimensions3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k1620kSharper screen (+710k dot)

Common features in the Canon R8 and Panasonic S1H

 R8 S1H 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R8 has exterior measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) while the Panasonic S1H has proportions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

See the Canon R8 versus Panasonic S1H in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the R8 and the S1H.

Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R8 and S1H is 71 and 52 respectively.

Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R8 and S1H.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent R8 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R8 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography advice
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R8 Street photography factors
Panasonic S1H Street photography factors
77
screen articulates fully
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (102,400)
lack of image stabilization
69
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than others in class (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R8 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S1H Sports photography highlights
72
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (290 CIPA)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
terrible battery power (400 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R8 Travel photography information
Panasonic S1H Travel photography information
77
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery (290 per charge)
64
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery power (400 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R8 Landscape photography features
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography features
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (290 shots)
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R8 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S1H Vlogging factors
77
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
70
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high res video (5952 x 3988 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (1,052g)
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Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R8 and Panasonic S1H
 Canon EOS R8Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R8 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-02-08 2019-08-28
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 measurements 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
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 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 102400 51200
Max boosted ISO 204800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 1053 225
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Leica L
Number of lenses 37 30
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 2,330k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 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 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3988
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 461g (1.02 lbs) 1052g (2.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3295 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 400 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 Two
Cost at launch $1,499 $3,998