What matters

The two cameras share in-body stabilization, CFexpress Type B plus UHS-II SD storage, high-speed electronic capture, and 4K 120p-class video. That makes this less a question of basic hybrid competence than of which workflow leads: stills and action favor Canon by default, while demanding video capture can justify Panasonic.

Key differences

  • At the official US store prices captured on 2026-09-01, Canon was USD 2,799 and Panasonic was USD 2,899.99, reduced from USD 3,199.99. That USD 100.99 gap is modest, but it strengthens Canon's value case when Panasonic's video-specific tools are not part of the weekly workload.
  • Canon pairs 32.5 MP stills with up to 40 fps electronic and 12 fps mechanical capture, plus 7K RAW up to 59.94p and 7K open-gate up to 29.97p. For a stills-led shooter, the extra resolution supports cropping and the burst ceiling supports action, without giving up serious hybrid recording; the claimed stabilization ceiling is up to 8.5 stops.
  • Panasonic pairs a 24.1 MP partially stacked sensor with up to 70 fps electronic high-speed capture, 5.1K 60p open-gate, 4K 120p, and internal ProRes RAW. Those formats can reduce capture compromises for repeated vertical-and-horizontal delivery or high-frame-rate work, which is the practical reason to pay more; its claimed stabilization ceiling is 8 stops.
  • The compared firmware versions are Canon 1.1.0 and Panasonic 1.4, with Panasonic 1.4 released on 2026-03-10. Treat those versions as the comparison baseline, then confirm current firmware and mode support before committing to a purchase.

Who it is for

  • Choose Canon when still resolution, action capture, and the lower current body price lead the decision. Existing RF lenses make that default stronger because they avoid a system switch.
  • Choose Panasonic when 5.1K 60p open-gate, 4K 120p, internal ProRes RAW, and its video tools will be used repeatedly rather than admired occasionally. Existing L-mount lenses can make that workflow choice cheaper to adopt.
  • Buy neither if the current camera has no named workflow limit. Rent or test both with the intended lenses, media, and recording modes before switching for behavior that official ceilings do not measure.

Watch-outs

  • Price the working kit, not just the body. RF or L-mount lens migration, fast cards, storage, batteries, cooling, audio, cages, and support gear can outweigh USD 100.99.
  • The published maxima do not establish autofocus reliability, rolling-shutter behavior, heat endurance, battery life, crop behavior, or image quality in your setup. Test the exact modes that matter before buying.
  • Prices, visible order states, promotions, and firmware can change. Recheck the exact body SKUs and current Canon 1.1.0 and Panasonic 1.4 firmware boundaries before purchase.