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 FZ1000 II
1-inch bridge zoom with 16x Leica lens — great for travel wildlife on a budget.
$899
Released Feb 2019
EOS R6 Mark II is 3.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Lumix FZ1000 II
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 20 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
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 FZ1000 II
136 × 97 × 132 mm
810 g (1.79 lb / 28.57 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 43mm thinner than Lumix FZ1000 II but it is also 2mm wider and 1mm taller.
EOS R6 Mark II is 130 g lighter than Lumix FZ1000 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 132mm Lumix FZ1000 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Lumix FZ1000 II
136 × 97 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 FZ1000 II
136 × 132 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lumix FZ1000 II
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
7.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Lumix FZ1000 II: mount data unavailable
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…
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 49 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 20 frames — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix FZ1000 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.2, 97.2, 131.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 40 fps — 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
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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 FZ1000 II
Pros
- ✓25–400mm equivalent zoom
- ✓4K video
- ✓No lens swapping needed
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Large body for compact class
- –Contrast AF
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon EOS R6 Mark II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R6 Mark II or Lumix FZ1000 II?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix FZ1000 II — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix FZ1000 II?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Lumix FZ1000 II is 20.1 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix FZ1000 II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix FZ1000 II does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Lumix FZ1000 II?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix FZ1000 II reaches 50 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix FZ1000 II?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Lumix FZ1000 II weighs 810 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 130 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix FZ1000 II record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Lumix FZ1000 II: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix FZ1000 II weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Lumix FZ1000 II: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 440 shots for the Lumix FZ1000 II, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Lumix FZ1000 II at $899. The Lumix FZ1000 II is $1,600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.