Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Released Jul 2024
Panasonic
Lumix GH6
MFT video powerhouse with 5.7K 60p and ProRes internal.
$2,199
Released Feb 2022
EOS R1 is 2.4 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Lumix GH6
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 315)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 3,680,000)
- BLumix GH6 has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 40 fps)
- BLumix GH6 has lower Weight (823 g vs 1115 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
Lumix GH6
138 × 100 × 100 mm
823 g (1.81 lb / 29.03 oz)
EOS R1 is 12mm thinner than Lumix GH6 but it is also 19mm wider and 49mm taller.
EOS R1 is 292 g heavier than Lumix GH6.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 100mm Lumix GH6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Lumix GH6
138 × 100 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Lumix GH6
138 × 100 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lumix GH6
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Lumix GH6
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 315 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 3,680,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
AA filter
Only EOS R1 supports it
Reasons to choose
Lumix GH6
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 100.3, 99.6
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Weight
823 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
Resolution
25.2 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
Lumix GH6
Pros
- ✓ProRes internal
- ✓5.7K 60p
- ✓No recording limit
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Autofocus limitations
- –Bulky for MFT
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R1 or Lumix GH6?
EOS R1 scores 7.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for Lumix GH6 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix GH6?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Lumix GH6 is 25.2 MP, so the Lumix GH6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix GH6 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix GH6 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Lumix GH6?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix GH6 reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Lumix GH6?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and Lumix GH6 weighs 823 g, so the Lumix GH6 is 292 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Lumix GH6 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Lumix GH6: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R1 and Lumix GH6 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Lumix GH6: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Lumix GH6 at $2,199. The Lumix GH6 is $4,100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.