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Canon RP vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80

Canon RP vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Introduced February 2019
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Announced August 2019
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Canon RP vs Panasonic S1H Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon RP and Panasonic S1H, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the RP (26MP) and the S1H (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The RP was announced 6 months before the S1H and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the RP scores versus the S1H with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Panasonic S1H

 RP S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Canon RP

 S1H RP 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k1040kCrisper screen (+1290k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon RP and Panasonic S1H

 RP S1H 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019August 2019Similar generation
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon RP vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon RP has external measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1H has measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the RP versus the S1H.

Canon RP vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the RP and S1H is 70 and 52 respectively.

Canon RP vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Canon RP vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the RP and S1H.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon RP to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively.

Canon RP vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon RP Portrait photography features
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography features
85
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (26MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
85
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon RP Street photography advice
Panasonic S1H Street photography advice
77
screen articulates
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
69
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than others (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon RP as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
69
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
terrible battery life (400 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon RP
Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
69
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
bad battery life (250 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (400 per charge)
more heavy than others (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon RP as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (40,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (250 shots)
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
terrible battery life (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP Vlogging factors
Panasonic S1H Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen capability
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (5952 x 3988 pixels)
has microphone socket
more heavy than others (1,052g)
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Canon RP vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Panasonic S1H
 Canon EOS RPPanasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS RP Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-02-14 2019-08-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 861.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 24MP
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min 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
Number of focus points 4779 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Leica L
Total lenses 17 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 2,330k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 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 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3988
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485 gr (1.07 lbs) 1052 gr (2.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 2977 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 400 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 2
Cost at release $999 $3,998