Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
Panasonic
Lumix BGH1
Box-style MFT cinema camera for multi-cam and drone workflows.
$3,499
Released Oct 2020
EOS R6 Mark II is 2.1 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Lumix BGH1
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 225)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 14 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 10.2 MP)
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)
Lumix BGH1
93 × 93 × 78 mm
545 g (1.20 lb / 19.22 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 45mm wider, 5mm taller, and 10mm thicker than Lumix BGH1.
EOS R6 Mark II is 135 g heavier than Lumix BGH1.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 78mm Lumix BGH1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Lumix BGH1
93 × 93 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
Lumix BGH1
93 × 78 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lumix BGH1
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
Lumix BGH1
✓ 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
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
AF points / zones
1053 vs 225 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 14 fps — higher is better
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 10.2 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix BGH1
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 93, 93, 78
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
Weight
545 g vs 680 g — lower is better
Max video bit rate
400 Mbps vs 340 Mbps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
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
Lumix BGH1
Pros
- ✓Box form factor
- ✓Genlock
- ✓Pro video
Cons
- –No screen
- –MFT sensor
- –Niche use
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R6 Mark II or Lumix BGH1?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for Lumix BGH1 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix BGH1?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Lumix BGH1 is 10.2 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix BGH1 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix BGH1 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Lumix BGH1?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix BGH1 reaches 14 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix BGH1?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Lumix BGH1 weighs 545 g, so the Lumix BGH1 is 135 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix BGH1 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Lumix BGH1: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix BGH1 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Lumix BGH1: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the Lumix BGH1, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Lumix BGH1 at $3,499. The EOS R6 Mark II is $1,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.