Canon EOS R R1 Black 2024
Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS R R1 Black 2024
The Canon EOS R1 is highly praised by professional sports photographers for its exceptional autofocus, image quality, and rugged build. Many users upgraded from the 1DX Mark III and find the R1 a worthy successor, though some note the 24MP resolution is a point of contention for those who prefer higher megapixel counts. Overall, it delivers outstanding performance for action photography, with reliable handling and compatibility with EF lenses.
Pros
- Exceptional autofocus performance
- Superior image quality and sharpness
- Rugged and reliable build
- Excellent low-light capabilities
- Fast frame rate for sports
Cons
- 24MP resolution criticized by some
- Poor customer service experience
- Lack of camera shops in some areas
- Not a huge upgrade from 1DX Mark III for some
Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
The Panasonic Lumix S5II is overwhelmingly praised as a fantastic hybrid camera that finally brings phase-detect autofocus to the L-mount lineup. Users highlight its excellent video features, including a fan for unlimited recording, great stabilization, and beautiful color science, all at a very competitive price. A few long-term users report a shutter button issue, and some note the limited lens selection compared to Sony, but the vast majority consider it the best value full-frame camera under $2,000.
Pros
- Excellent phase-detect autofocus
- Great video quality and codecs
- Internal fan prevents overheating
- Outstanding image stabilization
- Beautiful color science
Cons
- Shutter button issue after extended use
- Limited lens selection compared to Sony
- APS-C crop in 4K 60p
- Rolling shutter at fast pans
- External monitor disables internal display info
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EOS R R1 | Panasonic Lumix S S5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.200000762939453 MP | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X | L2 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | PhotoPhase Detection: 4897VideoPhase Detection: 4067 | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 40 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 40 fps★ | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/64000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 6K | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 100 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | RAW | H.264/H.265/MOV/MP4/ProRes 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 9.4M dots★ | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.92 kg | 0.66 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 370 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS R R1 Black 2024
- Strong af (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Black 2023
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 10 usage categories and 2 of 33 specs.
