Canon EOS R vs Panasonic Lumix S1
Panasonic Lumix S1 has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot. The EOS R is the better pick for landscapes; the Lumix S1 is better for travel, astrophotography, vlogging.
Choose the EOS R for
- more resolution (30MP vs 24.2MP)
- a lighter body (660g vs 1021g)
- a lower price (from £504)
Choose the Lumix S1 for
- faster bursts (9fps vs 8fps)
- better low-light performance
- in-body image stabilisation
- more lenses in our database (64 vs 36)
- a newer design (2019)
Specs side by side
| Spec | EOS R | Lumix S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | Full frame, 30MP | Full frame, 24.2MP |
| Mount | Canon RF (full frame) | L-Mount (Lumix S, Leica SL) |
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Burst | 8 fps | 9 fps |
| Readout | — | — |
| Max ISO | 40,000 | 51,200 |
| Stabilisation | Lens only | In-body |
| Video | 4K 30p (1.7× crop) | 4K 60p (crop) |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Weight | 660 g | 1021 g |
| Battery | Canon LP-E6NH | Panasonic DMW-BLJ31 |
| Card slots | SD (UHS-II) | XQD/CFexpress B + SD |
| New price | No longer sold new | No longer sold new |
| Used at MPB | £504–754 | £529–599 |
| Native lenses in our database | 36 (14 third-party) | 64 (39 third-party) |
Which is better for…
| Use | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Beginner-friendly | About equal |
| Everyday & travel | Lumix S1 |
| Portraits | About equal |
| Landscape | EOS R |
| Wildlife & animals | About equal |
| Sports & action | About equal |
| Astrophotography | Lumix S1 |
| Vlogging & video | Lumix S1 |
| Vintage / film look | About equal |
Based on the specs that matter most for each type of photography: burst and readout for action, resolution for landscapes, sensor size and low light for portraits and astro, video and weight for vlogging.
Lenses and running costs
The EOS R uses Canon RF / RF-S (36 lenses in our database, 14 third-party) and the Lumix S1 uses L-Mount (64 lenses, 39 third-party). Batteries: Canon LP-E6NH vs Panasonic DMW-BLJ31 (about £79).
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canon EOS R better than the Panasonic Lumix S1?
It depends on your priorities. The EOS R offers more resolution (30MP vs 24.2MP), a lighter body (660g vs 1021g), a lower price (from £504); the Lumix S1 offers faster bursts (9fps vs 8fps), better low-light performance, in-body image stabilisation.
Which is better for video, the EOS R or the Lumix S1?
They are closely matched for video (4K 30p (1.7× crop) vs 4K 60p (crop)); stabilisation and lens choice will decide it.
Which is cheaper, the EOS R or the Lumix S1?
The EOS R costs No longer sold new new and from £504 used at MPB; the Lumix S1 costs No longer sold new new and from £529 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Canon EOS R lenses on the Lumix S1?
Not directly. The EOS R uses Canon RF / RF-S and the Lumix S1 uses L-Mount; switching usually means new lenses or an adapter where one exists.