Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2022
Panasonic
Lumix BS1H
Box-style L-mount cinema camera with S1H full-frame sensor, 6K, dual native ISO, and genlock/timecode.
$3,499
Launch priceReleased May 2021
EOS R6 Mark II is 1.5 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Lumix BS1H
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 225)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 8 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix BS1H
94 × 94 × 66 mm
870 g (1.92 lb / 30.69 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 45mm wider, 5mm taller, and 22mm thicker than Lumix BS1H.
EOS R6 Mark II is 200 g lighter than Lumix BS1H.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 66mm Lumix BS1H
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix BS1H
94 × 94 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
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix BS1H
94 × 66 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lumix BS1H
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Lumix BS1H
Leica L
80+
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…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
AF points / zones
1053 vs 225 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Weather sealing
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
Lumix BS1H
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds V-Log, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 93.5, 93.5, 66.4
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — 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
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 BS1H
Pros
- ✓S1H sensor in box form
- ✓6K recording
- ✓Dual native ISO
- ✓Genlock & timecode
Cons
- –No screen
- –Requires external monitor
- –Box ergonomics only
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or Lumix BS1H?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 9.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for Lumix BS1H — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix BS1H?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix BS1H have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix BS1H has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Lumix BS1H?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix BS1H reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix BS1H?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and Lumix BS1H weighs 870 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 200 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix BS1H record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Lumix BS1H: 6K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix BS1H weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Lumix BS1H: 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 BS1H, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Lumix BS1H at $3,499. The EOS R6 Mark II is $1,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.