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 G7
Classic budget MFT body that introduced many to 4K video on a shoestring.
$599
Released May 2015
EOS R6 Mark II is 7.5 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Lumix G7
1 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 13 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 8 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
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 G7
125 × 86 × 77 mm
410 g (0.90 lb / 14.46 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 14mm wider, 12mm taller, and 11mm thicker than Lumix G7.
EOS R6 Mark II is 270 g heavier than Lumix G7.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 77mm Lumix G7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Lumix G7
125 × 86 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 G7
125 × 77 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lumix G7
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 G7
✓ 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…
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 49 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 13 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix G7
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124.9, 86.2, 77.4
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Weight
410 g vs 680 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
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 G7
Pros
- ✓Very affordable used
- ✓4K video
- ✓Compact MFT
Cons
- –16MP dated
- –No IBIS
- –Plastic build
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or Lumix G7?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for Lumix G7 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix G7?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Lumix G7 is 16 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix G7 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix G7 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Lumix G7?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix G7 reaches 8 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix G7?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Lumix G7 weighs 410 g, so the Lumix G7 is 270 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix G7 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Lumix G7: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix G7 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Lumix G7: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 350 shots for the Lumix G7, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Lumix G7 at $599. The Lumix G7 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.