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Canon EOS R6 III vs Panasonic Lumix S1R II

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The R6 III wins 5 of 7 scored specs (stabilization, battery (cipa), weight); the Panasonic Lumix S1R II wins 2 (resolution, max video). The R6 III is $199 cheaper.

5 WINSBuy it if you want: stabilization, battery (cipa), weight.
2 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, max video.
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Size, to scale

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Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Canon EOS R6 III138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4 mm · 699 g
  • Panasonic Lumix S1R II134.3 × 102.3 × 91.8 mm · 795 g

Where they differ

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R6 IIIPanasonic Lumix S1R II
PRICE & SCORE
Price$2,799BEST$2,998
CameraFits score9.4BEST9.2
PHOTO
Resolution32.5 MP44.3 MPBEST
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.8.5 stopsBEST8 stops
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People, animals, birds, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −6.5 EVPeople, animals, vehicles, trains, aircraft · down to −6 EV
VIDEO
Max videoThe highest video resolution it records internally.7K8KBEST
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.14.3 ms · 4K full width, DPReview20.6 ms · 8.1K full width, CineD
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.C-Log2/C-Log3V-Log (ARRI LogC3 with paid DMW-SFU3A key)
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.Internal Canon RAW (+ ProRes RAW over HDMI)Internal ProRes RAW + Blackmagic RAW over HDMI
Audio jacksA mic input for better sound, and a headphone jack to check what you are recording.Mic + headphoneHeadphone only
Cooling fanA built-in fan lets the camera record for long stretches without overheating.NoYes
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.510 shotsBEST350 shots
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.699 gBEST795 g
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.3.69M-dot, 0.76×5.76M-dot, 0.78×
Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.Fully articulatingMulti-angle
SYSTEM
MountWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.Canon RFL-Mount Alliance
Native lenses60+80+

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