Canon EOS R R3 Black 2021
Canon
84 Overall Score
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Panasonic LUMIX S S1II Black 2025
Panasonic
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS R R3 Black 2021
82 out of 100 high confidence 116 reviews
The Canon EOS R3 is widely praised for its blazing-fast autofocus, excellent ergonomics, and robust build quality, making it a top choice for sports and action photographers. Many users highlight the impressive 30fps electronic shutter, superb low-light performance, and natural color reproduction. However, some reviewers report occasional freezing issues, a learning curve for the eye-control AF, and a desire for higher megapixels. The camera's value has improved with recent price drops, though a few note it lacks some pro features found in the 1D X series.
Pros
- Blazing-fast autofocus
- Excellent ergonomics and build quality
- Impressive 30fps electronic shutter
- Superb low-light performance
- Natural color reproduction
Cons
- Occasional freezing issues
- Eye-control AF has learning curve
- Desire for higher megapixels
- Mixed memory card slots (CFexpress + SD)
- Some find body too small for 1-series hands
Autofocus performance 25
Build quality and ergonomics 18
Image quality 15
Megapixel resolution 12
Reliability and freezing 8
Eye control af 10
Panasonic LUMIX S S1II Black 2025
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Video
Sports Wildlife
Beginner
Wedding Events
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Canon EOS R R3 | Panasonic LUMIX S S1II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.100000381469727 MP | 24.100000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC X | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 1053 | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 fps | 70 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps | 70 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/64000 | 1/2000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | MOV, MP4, HEVC, RAW, MPEG-4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots | 5.8M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.82 kg | 0.72 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 1150 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS R R3 Black 2021
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong video (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong evf (96th percentile)96th %ile
Panasonic LUMIX S S1II Black 2025
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Canon EOS R R3 Black 2021
Panasonic LUMIX S S1II Black 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S1II
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 5 of 33 specs.
