Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
OM System
OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Compact weather-sealed MFT classic with high-res pixel shift mode.
$1,099
Released Feb 2015
EOS R6 Mark II is 7.8 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
OM-D E-M5 Mark II
6 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
OM-D E-M5 Mark II
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 4mm wider, 7mm taller, and 16mm thicker than OM-D E-M5 Mark II.
EOS R6 Mark II is 100 g heavier than OM-D E-M5 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 72mm OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
OM-D E-M5 Mark II
134 × 91 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
OM-D E-M5 Mark II
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
OM-D E-M5 Mark II
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 R6 Mark II
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
OM-D E-M5 Mark II
✓ 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 R6 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
AF low-light limit
-7 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better
Weight
580 g vs 680 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Up to 40fps electronic burst
- ✓4K 60p oversampled from 6K
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — superb subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
Cons
- –24.2MP may feel limiting for large prints
- –No CFexpress on base body
- –Short battery life vs. A7 IV
OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Compact
- ✓Pixel shift hi-res
Cons
- –16MP base
- –Older AF
- –MFT limits
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 Mark II or OM-D E-M5 Mark II?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for OM-D E-M5 Mark II — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and OM-D E-M5 Mark II?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and OM-D E-M5 Mark II is 16 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and OM-D E-M5 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while oM-D E-M5 Mark II has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the OM-D E-M5 Mark II?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. OM-D E-M5 Mark II reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and OM-D E-M5 Mark II?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and OM-D E-M5 Mark II weighs 580 g, so the OM-D E-M5 Mark II is 100 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and OM-D E-M5 Mark II record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. OM-D E-M5 Mark II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and OM-D E-M5 Mark II weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. OM-D E-M5 Mark II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the OM-D E-M5 Mark II, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and OM-D E-M5 Mark II at $1,099. The OM-D E-M5 Mark II is $1,400 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and OM System press materials.