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 FZ300
Weather-resistant bridge camera with constant f/2.8 25-600mm equivalent Leica zoom and 4K video.
$599
Released Jul 2015
EOS R6 Mark II is 7.3 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Lumix FZ300
3 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 ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 20 frames)
- 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 FZ300
132 × 92 × 117 mm
691 g (1.52 lb / 24.37 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 29mm thinner than Lumix FZ300 but it is also 7mm wider and 7mm taller.
EOS R6 Mark II is 11 g lighter than Lumix FZ300.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 117mm Lumix FZ300
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Lumix FZ300
132 × 92 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 FZ300
132 × 117 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lumix FZ300
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
30.6× 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 FZ300: 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 -3 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
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 20 frames — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix FZ300
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.6, 91.5, 117.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Burst (electronic)
60 fps vs 40 fps — 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
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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 FZ300
Pros
- ✓Constant f/2.8 24x zoom
- ✓Weather resistant
- ✓4K video
- ✓Great reach
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –12MP
- –Bridge-camera bulk
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R6 Mark II or Lumix FZ300?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for Lumix FZ300 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix FZ300?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Lumix FZ300 is 12.1 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix FZ300 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix FZ300 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Lumix FZ300?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix FZ300 reaches 60 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix FZ300?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Lumix FZ300 weighs 691 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 11 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix FZ300 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Lumix FZ300: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix FZ300 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Lumix FZ300: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 380 shots for the Lumix FZ300, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Lumix FZ300 at $599. The Lumix FZ300 is $1,900 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.