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Canon RP vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

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
Photography Glossary

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
77
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
69
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