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Canon RP vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
70 Imaging
75 Features
80 Overall
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Canon EOS RP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54 Imaging
79 Features
84 Overall
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Canon RP vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2019
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
  • Introduced February 2019
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Canon RP vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon RP vs Panasonic S1R, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the RP (26MP) and S1R (47MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The RP was unveiled at a similar time to the S1R so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the RP scores vs the S1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Panasonic S1R

		

		

			
 RP S1R 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Canon RP

		

		

			
 S1R RP 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kCrisper display (+1060k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon RP and Panasonic S1R

		

		

			
 RP S1R 
IntroducedFebruary 2019February 2019Same age
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon RP vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon RP comes with exterior 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 S1R has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the RP against the S1R.
Canon RP vs Panasonic S1R size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RP and S1R is 70 and 54 respectively.
Canon RP vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon RP vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RP and S1R.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic S1R to provide you with greater detail having an extra 21MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Canon RP vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon RP vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon RP vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon RP Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography advice
85
 has manual focus
 excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
87
 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
 high MP (47MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detect focus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon RP Street photography highlights
Panasonic S1R Street photography highlights
76
 screen articulates
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 supports touch to focus
 weather proofing
 great ISO range (40,000)
 lack of image stabilization
71
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 weather proofing
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than competition in class (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon RP Sports photography advice
Panasonic S1R Sports photography advice
68
 excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 supports phase detect autofocus
 max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery (250 shots)
78
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high MP (47MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 weather proofing
 bad battery power (360 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon RP Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1R Travel photography advice
69
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
 bad battery (250 CIPA)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
60
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 high MP (47MP)
 bad battery power (360 per charge)
 heavier than competition in class (1,020g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon RP Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography factors
77
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 great ISO range (40,000)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery (250 CIPA)
82
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high MP (47 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 has double storage slots
 bad battery power (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon RP
Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
34
 touchscreen enabled
 has face detection autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external microphone support
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
32
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes mic port
 display isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than competition in class (1,020 grams)
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Canon RP vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Panasonic S1R
 Canon EOS RPPanasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS RP Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-02-14 2019-02-01
Body design 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 dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 47 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 8000 x 6000
Max native ISO 40000 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 4779 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Leica L
Total lenses 17 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 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 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 485g (1.07 lbs) 1020g (2.25 lbs)
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 All around score 85 100
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 14.1
DXO Low light score 2977 3525
Other
Battery life 250 shots 360 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) -
Storage slots 1 Dual
Pricing at launch $999 $3,698