EOS R6 Mark IIIvs Lumix S1
Canon
EOS R6 Mark III (2025)
Starting from £2799 new
Best for Hybrid photo & video professionals, sports and wildlife shooters
View EOS R6 Mark III
Lumix
Lumix S1 (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Hybrid Photo & Video Professionals, Sports And Wildlife Shooters — EOS R6 Mark III (2025): The EOS R6 Mark III takes everything that made the Mark II a hybrid favourite and pushes it further — a faster stacked sensor, smarter autofocus, and genuinely professional video specs. It's the most complete all-rounder in Canon's RF full-frame lineup, sitting just below the R5 II in resolution while matching it for speed.
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 R6 Mark III (2025)
- Working photographers who need a single body for both stills and serious video work
- Sports and wildlife shooters who need 40fps burst shooting with reliable subject tracking
- Hybrid content creators producing 4K and 6K footage alongside high-resolution stills
- Enthusiasts upgrading from the EOS R6 Mark II who want faster AF and more resolution
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 eos r6 mark iii has the highest resolution at 32mp; the lumix s1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark III (2025) | Lumix S1 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,799 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP full-frame stacked CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps oversampled from 7K, 6K RAW internal | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — deep-learning subject detection for people, animals and vehicles, up to 40fps tracking | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals |
| Stabilisation | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 40fps (electronic shutter), 12fps (mechanical) | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA, LP-E6P) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g (body with battery and card) | 898g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M-dot, up to 120fps | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | 3.2-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Canon RF | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5GbE | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 Mark III | Lumix S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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