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Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
71
Imaging
78
Features
85
Overall
80
Canon EOS R8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Canon R8
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2023
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
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Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Canon R8 versus Panasonic S1R, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and S1R (47MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R8 was brought out 4 years after the S1R which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the R8 scores versus the S1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Panasonic S1R

 R8 S1R 
RevealedFebruary 2023February 2019More modern by 49 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Canon R8

 S1R R8 
Display dimension3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1620kCrisper display (+480k dot)

Common features in the Canon R8 and Panasonic S1R

 R8 S1R 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R8 features outside dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) while the Panasonic S1R has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Contrast the Canon R8 versus Panasonic S1R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the R8 against the S1R.

Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R8 and S1R is 71 and 54 respectively.

Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R8 and S1R.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic S1R to show greater detail having its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer R8 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R8 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
87
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
high MP (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R8
Street photography with Panasonic S1R
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (102,400)
no image stabilization
71
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average (1,020g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R8 Sports photography advice
Panasonic S1R Sports photography advice
72
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (290 shots)
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
bad battery life (360 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R8 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Travel photography camera
77
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
60
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
high MP (47MP)
bad battery life (360 shots)
heavier than average (1,020 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R8 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography factors
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery life (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R8 Vlogging features
Panasonic S1R Vlogging features
77
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
no image stabilization
32
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
heavier than average (1,020 grams)
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Canon R8 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R8 and Panasonic S1R
 Canon EOS R8Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R8 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2023-02-08 2019-02-01
Body design 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 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 47 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 8000 x 6000
Max native ISO 102400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1053 225
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Leica L
Number of lenses 37 30
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 461 grams (1.02 lbs) 1020 grams (2.25 lbs)
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 93 100
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 14.1
DXO Low light rating 3295 3525
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 360 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot -
Storage slots Single Two
Retail cost $1,499 $3,698