EOS R1vs Lumix S1
Canon
EOS R1 (2024)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
View EOS R1
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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?
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism — EOS R1 (2024): Canon's ultimate professional camera — 40fps, a class-leading EVF, and AI AF that simply doesn't miss.
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 R1 (2024)
- Professional sports and news photographers who cannot miss a shot
- Wildlife photographers needing the fastest AF and burst available
- Photojournalists requiring reliable pro-grade build and connectivity
- Canon R3 owners or 1D X Mark III users upgrading to mirrorless flagship
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 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R1 (2024) | Lumix S1 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1470g (with battery) | 898g body only |
| Dimensions | 159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R1 | Lumix S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — |
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