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Panasonic Lumix S1 vs Canon EOS 6D
Direct specification breakdown comparing Panasonic's 24.2MP Leica L Mount-mount body against Canon's 20.2MP Canon EF-mount body.
Panasonic Lumix S1 Advantages6 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (24.2MP vs 20.2MP)
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (225pts vs 11pts)
- ✓Faster Continuous Burst (9fps vs 4.5fps)
- ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (9fps vs 4.5fps)
- ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (9fps vs 4.5fps)
- ✓Superior In-Body Stabilization (6stops vs 0stops)
Canon EOS 6D Advantages2 Spec Wins
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1090shots vs 400shots)
- ✓Lighter Body (770g vs 1017g)
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Sensor & Image Quality
Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount
Effective Sensor Resolution
Panasonic Lumix S124.2 MP
✓ +4 MPCanon EOS 6D20.2 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Panasonic Lumix S1Full Frame MOS
Canon EOS 6DFull Frame CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Panasonic Lumix S135.6 × 23.8 mm
Canon EOS 6D35.8 × 23.9 mm
Aspect Ratios
Panasonic Lumix S13:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 6D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Panasonic Lumix S1Leica L Mount
Canon EOS 6DCanon EF
Image Processor
Panasonic Lumix S1Venus Engine
Canon EOS 6DDIGIC 5+
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed
Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops
Autofocus System
Panasonic Lumix S1DFD Contrast-Detection AF
Canon EOS 6D11-Point AF with Center Cross-Type
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Panasonic Lumix S1225 points
✓ +214 ptsCanon EOS 6D11 points
AI Subject Detection
Panasonic Lumix S1Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 6DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Panasonic Lumix S19 fps
✓ +4.5 fpsCanon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Panasonic Lumix S19 fps
✓ +4.5 fpsCanon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Panasonic Lumix S19 fps
✓ +4.5 fpsCanon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Panasonic Lumix S11/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 6D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Panasonic Lumix S16 Stops (5-Axis)
✓ +6 stopsCanon EOS 6DNo Internal IBIS
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Video Capabilities
Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O
Max Video Resolution
Panasonic Lumix S14K60 UHD
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD
Supported Frame Rates
Panasonic Lumix S14K60 UHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Panasonic Lumix S110-bit 4:2:2 V-Log
Canon EOS 6D8-bit 4:2:0 H.264
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Panasonic Lumix S1Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 6DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Panasonic Lumix S13.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS 6D3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
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Hardware, Ergonomics & Pricing
Memory card slots, EVF optics, CIPA battery rating, weight, dimensions, and price
Memory Card Slots
Panasonic Lumix S11x XQD/CFexpress + 1x SD UHS-II
Canon EOS 6DSingle SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Panasonic Lumix S15.76M-dot OLED EVF (120fps)
Canon EOS 6DOptical Viewfinder (97% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Panasonic Lumix S1400 shots
Canon EOS 6D1090 shots
✓ +690 shotsBody Weight (with Battery & Card)
Panasonic Lumix S11017 g
Canon EOS 6D770 g
✓ 247g LighterDimensions (W × H × D)
Panasonic Lumix S1148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7 mm
Canon EOS 6D144.5 × 110.5 × 71.2 mm
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