EOS R100vs Lumix S1R

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS R100 Canon EOS R100 (2023) Starting from £529 new Best for First camera / beginner photography View EOS R100
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Lumix Lumix S1R Lumix Lumix S1R (2019) Starting from £2499 new Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography View Lumix S1R

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

First Camera / Beginner Photography — EOS R100 (2023): The R100 does the basics well at the lowest possible price point. Its main value is as a gateway into the Canon RF ecosystem — the lenses you buy now will work on any Canon body you upgrade to later. Modest ambitions, reliably met.

High-Resolution Landscape, Commercial & Studio Photography — Lumix S1R (2019): A 47MP full-frame resolution powerhouse with one of the finest EVFs ever made — the S1R rewards careful, deliberate photography.

↓ Full specifications below

EOS R100 (2023)

  • First-time camera buyers stepping up from a smartphone
  • Students and hobbyists wanting an affordable starting point
  • Anyone who wants to start investing in Canon RF glass on a budget
  • Casual photographers who don't need advanced video or speed

Lumix S1R (2019)

  • Landscape photographers who want maximum resolution in a weather-sealed, IBIS-equipped full-frame body
  • Commercial and product photographers who need 47MP detail with the option of 187MP composite shots
  • Studio portrait photographers who want the finest EVF available alongside a high-resolution sensor
  • Leica SL2 users who want a more affordable L-mount high-resolution alternative

Quick take: The lumix s1r has the highest resolution at 47mp; the eos r100 is the most affordable; only the lumix s1r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EOS R100 (2023)Lumix S1R (2019)
Price £529 £2,499
Sensor 24.1MP APS-C CMOS 47.3MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution 24.1MP 47.3MP
Video 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade)
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops
Burst Rate 6.5fps mechanical 9fps continuous with AF/AE
Battery Life ~270 shots (CIPA) ~360 shots (CIPA)
Weight 356g (body, battery, card) 898g body only
Dimensions 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification 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 RF-mount L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks
Genre EOS R100Lumix S1R
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Travel
7.0
7.0
Street
7.0
4.0
Video
7.0
Wildlife
4.0
Landscape
9.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
Sports
4.0
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