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Canon EOS RP vs Panasonic LUMIX S1H

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CanonEOS RPPanasonicLUMIX S1H
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2019September 2019
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatFull frameFull frame
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor dimensions35.9 × 24 mm35.6 × 23.8 mm
Effective resolution26.2 MP24.2 MP
Largest image6240 × 41606000 × 4000
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–40000100–51200
Sensor detailApproximately 26.2 million effective and 27.1 million total pixels; 35.9 × 24 mm CMOS sensor with automatic dust removal and Dust Delete Data24.2 million effective and 25.28 million total pixels; native single-exposure resolution distinct from 96 MP multi-shot high-resolution mode
Image formatsJPEG, 14-bit RAW and C-RAW in CR3 format; simultaneous RAW+JPEG and in-camera RAW processingJPEG, RAW and HLG Photo
ISO detailStandard still-photo ISO 100–40000, expandable to ISO 50–102400; manual 4K movie ISO 100–12800 or Full HD/HD ISO 100–25600, with expansionStandard 100–51200, expanded 50–204800; Dual Native ISO 100/640 in Normal, 640/4000 in V-Log and 400/2500 in HLG
Image processorDIGIC 8–
Lens and shooting
Lens mountCanon RFL-Mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationLens and sensor shift
Maximum continuous burst5 fps9 fps
Lens detailNative RF and adapted EF/EF-S lenses, excluding EF-M; EF-S lenses use approximately 1.6× crop and 10.2 MP output (Amateur Photographer)–
AutofocusDual Pixel CMOS AF for stills and Full HD, contrast AF for 4K; up to 4779 selectable positions or 143 automatic areas; human face/eye detection with Servo AF; maker −5 EV claim at centre point, f/1.2 non-DS lens, ISO 100, One-Shot AF and room temperatureContrast AF with face/eye/body/animal detection, tracking, 225-area and configurable zone/single-area selection; joystick and touch positioning
ShutterElectronically controlled focal-plane shutter, 30–1/4000 second plus Bulb; electronic silent shooting restricted to an automatic scene modeMechanical 1/8000–60 seconds with bulb approximately 30 minutes; electronic front curtain 1/2000–60 seconds; electronic 1/8000–60 seconds with shorter bulb restriction. External flash sync up to 1/320 second with maker guide-number/mode qualification
Burst detailUp to 5 fps with fixed focus or 4 fps with Servo AF; maker ISO 100 full-frame high-speed test gives 50 RAW or 42 RAW+JPEG on a 32 GB UHS-I card, versus card-full RAW or 98 RAW+JPEG on its 32 GB UHS-II test card; speed depends on settings and conditionsNative 9 fps AFS/MF; continuous AF 6 fps with mechanical/electronic front curtain, 5 fps electronic. Maker buffer at least 60 RAW/RAW+JPEG or 999 JPEG under specified conditions; reduced-resolution 6K/4K Photo modes are separate
Stabilisation detailNo in-body sensor-shift stabilisation; compatible lens optical IS and Movie Digital IS supportedFive-axis sensor-shift Body I.S. rated 6 stops with S-X50 at 50 mm; compatible-lens Dual I.S. 2 rated 6.5 stops with S-R24105 at 105 mm, CIPA yaw/pitch; Dual rating requires firmware 1.1 or later
FlashNo built-in flash; compatible EL/EX Speedlites, E-TTL II metering and 1/180-second sync; no PC sync terminal–
Exposure controlsP/Tv/Av/M/Fv, Bulb and C1/C2/C3 modes; 384-zone metering and ±3 EV exposure compensation1728-zone multi, centre-weighted, spot and highlight-weighted metering; still compensation ±5 EV in one-third steps
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 25 fps5952 × 3968 at 24 fps
Video detailInternal UHD 3840×2160 at 25/23.98 fps with a central crop and contrast AF; Full HD up to 59.94 fps with Dual Pixel AF; H.264 MP4, 8-bit recording, no Canon Log (Photography Blog); Movie Digital IS adds cropping. Separate 4K/Full HD time-lapse modesFull-sensor 3:2 5952×3968 6K at 24.00p/23.98p, 4:2:0 10-bit LongGOP 200 Mbps; 16:9 5888×3312 5.9K up to 29.97p. Full-frame C4K/4K30 offers 4:2:2 10-bit up to 400 Mbps ALL-Intra; C4K/4K60 uses Super 35 or pixel-by-pixel crop and 4:2:0 10-bit. Built-in fan, V-Log/V-Gamut and maker 14+ stop claim. No fixed recording limit within supported operating/power/storage conditions. Digital Camera World's suggestion that 6K requires Super 35 crop conflicts with the maker's full-sensor table and is not adopted
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphones, 3.5 mm stereo microphone input and headphone output with adjustable volumeBuilt-in stereo microphone and monaural speaker; internal MOV LPCM 48 kHz/16-bit, with optional DMW-XLR1 permitting 48/96 kHz 24-bit audio
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3.2″
Screen dots1,040,0002,330,000
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detail3-inch vari-angle capacitive touchscreen, approximately 1.04 million dots and 100% coverage; opens 175°, rotates 90° forward or 180° backwardThree-point-two-inch 3:2 touchscreen approximately 2.33 million dots, tilt/free-angle mechanism; separate 1.8-inch monochrome top status panel
Viewfinder detail0.39-inch OLED EVF with approximately 2.36 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.70× magnification with 50 mm lens at infinity, −1 dioptre0.5-inch 4:3 OLED approximately 5.76 million dots, 100% coverage, 0.78× with 50 mm at infinity, −1 dioptre and 3:2 ratio
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)250 photographs400 photographs
Body weight440 g1052 g
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records March 2019 marketing; no exact first-sale day inferredMaker Japan confirms sale from 25 September 2019; headline September retains regional precision without assuming a global retail day. No inferred successor links. Review opinions about the early L-Mount lens range are historical, rather than a current lens inventory
Recording mediaOne SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II/UHS-I slot shared with the battery compartmentTwo SD/SDHC/SDXC slots, both UHS-I/UHS-II including V90; relay, backup and allocation modes
PortsUSB-C Hi-Speed USB 2.0, mini HDMI Type C, 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets, and RS-60E3 remote-release terminalUSB-C SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 1 with USB Power Delivery 9 V/3 A; full-size HDMI Type A; 2.5 mm remote and 3.5 mm microphone/line/headphone sockets. Flash sync socket accepts supplied BNC conversion cable for timecode input/output
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth Low Energy 4.1; BR-E1 wireless remote supported; current UK page says optional security firmware disables image.canon uploads and YouTube livestreaming via image.canonWi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2; maker Japan lists 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi, regional restrictions apply
Battery life detailOne LP-E17; approximately 250 shots at 23°C or 240 at 0°C under maker/CIPA testing conditionsMaker CIPA approximately 400 LCD/380 EVF shots with S-R24105 and SDHC; conditional one-second power-save EVF 1150 is not headline
ChargingSupplied external LC-E17E charger; compatible PD-E1 enables in-camera USB charging; household AC power requires separate accessoriesUSB Power Delivery power/charging and supplied dedicated charger; optional AC adapter requires matching DC coupler
DimensionsApproximately 132.5 × 85 × 70 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 151.0 × 114.2 × 110.4 mm, excluding protrusions
Weight detailApproximately 440 g body only or 485 g with battery/card; photographed kit lens and optional 86 g EG-E1 extension grip excludedApproximately 1052 g body only or 1164 g with battery and one card; lens excluded
MaterialsMagnesium-alloy chassis with plastic exterior and dust/splash protection described by Amateur Photographer; no water-resistance rating inferredDust/splash-resistant construction, not waterproof; maker recommended −10 to 40 °C, with battery performance reduced below 0 °C
In the boxUK maker lists body, R-F-5 camera cover, neck strap, LC-E17E charger, LP-E17 battery, AC cable and user manual kit; lens/adapter depend on kitMaker Japan lists body cap, hot-shoe cover, eyecup, flash-sync cap, battery-grip contact cover, shoulder strap, cable holder, battery, charger, AC adapter, mains cable, USB C–C/A–C cables and timecode BNC converter; regional contents vary

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