Canon RP vs Panasonic S1
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Canon RP vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
- Introduced February 2019
(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 Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Announced February 2019

Canon RP vs Panasonic S1 Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Canon RP versus Panasonic S1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the RP (26MP) and the S1 (24MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

The RP was announced very close to the S1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the RP matches up vs the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon RP vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS RP and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The whole galleries are available at Canon RP Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Panasonic S1
RP | S1 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon RP
S1 | RP | |||
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Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Canon RP and Panasonic S1
RP | S1 | |||
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Announced | February 2019 | ![]() | February 2019 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon RP vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon RP features outside dimensions of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon RP versus Panasonic S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the RP vs the S1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the RP and S1 is 70 and 54 respectively.

Canon RP vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the RP and S1.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon RP to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively.

Canon RP vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon RP vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Canon EOS RP | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon EOS RP | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-02-14 | 2019-02-01 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 8 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 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 |
Max resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 40000 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 4779 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon RF | Leica L |
Available lenses | 17 | 30 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 2,100 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 5,760 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | 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 sync | 1/180 secs | 1/320 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 485 grams (1.07 lb) | 1021 grams (2.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 85 | 95 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | 25.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | 14.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 2977 | 3333 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | 380 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | - |
Storage slots | One | 2 |
Launch pricing | $999 | $2,498 |