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Canon RP vs Panasonic S1

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Canon RP vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Canon RP
(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
Panasonic S1
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Panasonic S1

 RP S1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon RP

 S1 RP 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Canon RP and Panasonic S1

 RP S1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019February 2019Same 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).

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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.

Canon RP vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

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

Canon RP vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon RP vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon RP Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography advice
85
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
85
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon RP
Street photography with Panasonic S1
77
fully articulated screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (40,000)
no image stabilization
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than others (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon RP Sports photography information
Panasonic S1 Sports photography information
69
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
bad battery pack (380 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon RP
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
69
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
59
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
bad battery pack (380 CIPA)
more heavy than others (1,021 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon RP as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (40,000)
supports RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery pack (380 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
32
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (1,021g)
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Canon RP vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Panasonic S1
 Canon EOS RPPanasonic Lumix DC-S1
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