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 G85
Weather-sealed MFT body with 5-axis Dual I.S., 4K video, and strong value for travel.
$899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2016
EOS R6 Mark II is 6.2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Lumix G85
4 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 RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
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
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Lumix G85
128 × 84 × 74 mm
505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 10mm wider, 15mm taller, and 14mm thicker than Lumix G85.
EOS R6 Mark II is 165 g heavier than Lumix G85.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 74mm Lumix G85
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix G85
128 × 84 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
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix G85
128 × 74 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lumix G85
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 G85
✓ 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…
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
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix G85
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 83.6, 74.1
Weight
505 g vs 670 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
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 G85
Pros
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓5-axis Dual I.S.
- ✓4K video
- ✓Good used value
Cons
- –16MP base sensor
- –Contrast AF
- –Superseded by G95
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 Mark II or Lumix G85?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for Lumix G85 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix G85?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Lumix G85 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 G85 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix G85 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Lumix G85?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix G85 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix G85?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and Lumix G85 weighs 505 g, so the Lumix G85 is 165 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix G85 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Lumix G85: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix G85 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Lumix G85: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the Lumix G85, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Lumix G85 at $899. The Lumix G85 is $1,600 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.