Canon EOS R6 Mark III VS Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II

The Canon EOS R6 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II are both mirrorless cameras, each equipped with an electronic viewfinder (EVF) and 100% viewfinder coverage. However, the Canon's viewfinder has no tilting function, while the Panasonic's has the same EVF but with no additional features in this area. Both cameras offer a flip-out screen, with the Canon's screen being 3 inches and the Panasonic's slightly larger at 3.2 inches. The Canon has a screen resolution of 1600k dots, whereas the Panasonic offers a higher resolution of 1840k dots, making for a sharper display on the latter.

In terms of weather sealing, both cameras are splashproof, ensuring durability in tough environments. The Canon has a lower weight of 699 g, compared to the Panasonic’s 800 g, making the Canon slightly more portable. When it comes to physical size, the Canon is narrower (138.4 mm) and thinner (88.4 mm) than the Panasonic (134.3 mm and 91.8 mm, respectively), though the Panasonic is taller (102.3 mm) compared to the Canon (98.4 mm). The volume of the Canon measures 1203.88 cm³, while the Panasonic is slightly larger at 1261.23 cm³.

Both cameras are system cameras and include a hot shoe, but neither features a built-in flash. The Canon operates in temperatures between 0°C and 40°C, while the Panasonic has a broader temperature range from -10°C to 40°C, giving it a slight edge for low-temperature performance. Lastly, the Canon is equipped with a 3-inch touchscreen, while the Panasonic includes a 3.2-inch touchscreen, though both are equipped with this feature for easier navigation and controls.

The Canon EOS R6 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II both feature full-frame sensors, with the Canon utilizing the Canon RF lens mount and the Panasonic using the Leica L lens mount. In terms of autofocus, the Canon offers 1053 focus points, significantly more than the Panasonic's 779. Both cameras feature phase-detection autofocus and AF tracking for photos, ensuring fast and precise focusing.

On the imaging front, the Canon boasts a 32.5 MP main camera, providing higher resolution compared to the Panasonic's 24.1 MP. The Canon's maximum ISO is 64000, expandable to 102400, while the Panasonic reaches a maximum of 51200, expandable to 204800. Both cameras offer sensor shift stabilization, with the Canon achieving 8.5 stops of stabilization and the Panasonic providing 8 stops. The Canon's continuous shooting speed is 12 fps (mechanical), whereas the Panasonic can shoot at 10 fps (mechanical).

Both cameras have similar features, such as manual focus, touch autofocus, manual shutter speed, and a CMOS sensor. They also share a flash sync speed of 0.004 s, a two-stage shutter, serial shot mode, and manual exposure. The Canon offers a maximum exposure time of 30 s, while the Panasonic allows for a longer exposure of up to 60 s. Both cameras have maximum electronic shutter speeds of 6.25E-5 s. The Canon lacks a stacked CMOS sensor, which the Panasonic includes. Finally, both cameras allow for combining image stabilization for even smoother footage.

The Canon EOS R6 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II both offer video recording capabilities at 60 fps, but the Canon supports a higher resolution of 4320 x 60 fps, while the Panasonic records at a lower resolution of 3312 x 60 fps. Both cameras feature phase-detection autofocus for videos and continuous autofocus during movie recording, ensuring smooth focus tracking while filming. Additionally, both models include a microphone input, a 3.5 mm audio jack socket, and a stereo microphone, providing flexibility for high-quality audio capture.

Both cameras are equipped with a timelapse function, 24p cinema mode, and support for slow-motion video recording, making them suitable for a range of videography needs. In terms of video bitrate, the Canon offers a higher movie bitrate of 2600 Mbps, while the Panasonic has a lower bitrate of 1900 Mbps. Both cameras feature two microphones for stereo sound capture, ensuring better audio recording quality.

Overall, both cameras share many video features, but the Canon stands out with its higher video resolution and bitrate. The Panasonic, while offering a slightly lower resolution and bitrate, still provides solid video recording capabilities and excellent features for videographers.

The Canon EOS R6 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II both feature removable and rechargeable batteries, along with a battery level indicator to monitor power. However, the Canon offers a longer battery life (CIPA) with 620 shots, while the Panasonic lasts for 350 shots, significantly fewer. The Panasonic also provides a battery power of 2400 mAh, but the Canon does not specify its battery power in mAh.

Despite the Panasonic’s lower battery life, both cameras offer the same type of battery features, making them similar in terms of power management, with the main difference being the Canon’s advantage in shot capacity before needing a recharge.

The Canon EOS R6 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II both come equipped with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, dual card slots, and the ability to shoot in RAW, including support for lossless compressed RAW files. They also support Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), and both allow for remote smartphone control. Each camera includes an HDMI output, an external memory slot, and a USB Type-C port for connectivity.

One key difference is in their Bluetooth versions: the Canon uses Bluetooth 5.1, while the Panasonic uses Bluetooth 5. Both cameras lack GPS and NFC functionality. Otherwise, their feature sets in this category are nearly identical, offering a robust set of connectivity and shooting options for users.