Canon EOS 5DS R vs Panasonic Lumix DC-S1

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5DS R Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      BrandCanonPanasonic
      ModelEOS 5DS RLumix DC-S1
      MSRP$3899/£3199/€4249 (body only)$2499 (body only), $3399 (w/24-105mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5DS R Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm35.6 x 23.8 mm
      Total Pixels53 Megapixel25.28 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels50.6 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,80050 - 204,800
      Photo Canon EOS 5DS R Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6Venus Engine
      Max Image Resolution8688 x 57926000 x 4000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:24
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Sunset, Tungsten, TwilightPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set
      WB Bracketing3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting
      Focus Canon EOS 5DS R Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV-6 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points61225
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points41
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS 5DS R Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      Lens MountCanon EFLeica L
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation6 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 5DS R Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyClearView II TFT-LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot2,100k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 5DS R Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.78x
      Viewfinder Resolution5,760k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +2
      Display speed120fps / 60fps
      Shutter Canon EOS 5DS R Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps9.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 9 fps at 24 MP for up to 90 Frames (Raw) / 999 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS 5DS R Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/320 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL IITTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS 5DS R Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockSet the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock
      DXO Canon EOS 5DS R Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      DxO Low Light ISO23083333
      DxO Color Depth24.625.2
      DxO Dynamic Range12.414.5
      DxO Overall Score8695
      Video Canon EOS 5DS R Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Audio File FormatLPCM
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      640 x 480p @ 25/29.97 fps
      4:2:2 10-Bit4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97 fps
      H.264/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [150 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps [100 Mbps]
      H.265/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97 fps [72 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
      MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit
      5952 x 3968 @ 24 fps [200 Mbps]
      5888 x 3312 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps]
      5376 x 3584 @ 25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps]
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/50/59.94 fps [150 to 200 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [200 Mbps]
      3328 x 2496 @ 24/25/29.97/50 fps [150 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 59.94 fps
      Raw via HDMI
      5888 x 3312 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      4128 x 2176 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      3840 x 2160 up to 50/59.94 fps
      3536 x 2656 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50 fps
      1920 x 1080p up to 50/59.94 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 minunlimited except 30 min for 4K@60/50p
      Terminals Canon EOS 5DS R Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Canon N3 Control Input
      1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Output
      1 x PC Sync Socket Input
      1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Full Size
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5DS R Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired and wireless
      Environmental Canon EOS 5DS R Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%10 to 80%
      Physical Canon EOS 5DS R Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      Dimensions152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")149 x 110 x 97 mm (5.87 x 4.33 x 3.82")
      Weight (inc. batteries)930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)899 g (1.98 lb / 31.71 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.8 x 7.25 x 5.9"9.4 x 9.15 x 6.4"
      Package Weight3.765 lb6.385 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5DS R Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      Battery PackLP-E6DMW-BLJ31
      Battery Life700 shots380 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)
      Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: CFexpress Type B / XQD
      Other Canon EOS 5DS R Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemSupersonic wave filter


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