EOS Mvs Lumix S1
Canon
EOS M (2012)
Starting from £80 new
Best for Canon mirrorless history & EF-M collectors
View EOS M
Lumix
Lumix S1 (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount
View Lumix S1
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Canon Mirrorless History & Ef-M Collectors — EOS M (2012): Canon's first mirrorless — a historic body that broke new ground with touch-AF and EF-M, but its sluggish contrast-detect system quickly became its Achilles heel.
Landscape, Studio & Professional Stills On L-Mount — Lumix S1 (2019): Built like a tank with one of the finest viewfinders ever made — the S1 is the choice for photographers who prioritise build quality and IBIS over AF speed.
Who should buy what
EOS M (2012)
- Canon shooters who want the camera that started Canon's mirrorless story
- Budget first-time mirrorless buyers who already own EF/EF-S glass
- Collectors of significant digital camera milestones
Lumix S1 (2019)
- L-mount system photographers who want a rugged, weather-sealed full-frame body for demanding conditions
- Landscape and studio photographers who value exceptional IBIS and an outstanding EVF
- Video professionals who need V-Log and 4K/60p in a robust, weather-sealed body
- Leica SL users who want a more affordable second body on the same L-mount system
Quick take: The lumix s1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m is the most affordable; only the lumix s1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M (2012) | Lumix S1 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 898g body only |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | Lumix S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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