Canon EOS R3vs Lumix S1R
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
View Canon EOS R3
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?
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
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.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- Professional sports and photojournalism photographers
- Canon users who need the fastest burst and most reliable AF in the system
- R5 users who want a pro-grade grip and faster shooting speed
- Event photographers who need eye-controlled AF and dual card slots
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 lumix s1r is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Lumix S1R (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £2,499 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 898g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | 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 | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | Lumix S1R |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
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