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 G9
Original G9 stills flagship with 20MP MFT sensor, 60fps electronic burst, and excellent IBIS.
$1,699
Released Nov 2017
EOS R6 Mark II is 5 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Lumix G9
5 categories tied
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 Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 200)
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 G9
137 × 97 × 92 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 3mm thinner than Lumix G9 but it is also 2mm wider and 1mm taller.
EOS R6 Mark II is 22 g heavier than Lumix G9.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 92mm Lumix G9
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Lumix G9
137 × 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 G9
137 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lumix G9
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 G9
✓ 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
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
Lumix G9
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.9, 97.3, 91.6
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Burst (electronic)
60 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.83 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Weight
658 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
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
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 G9
Pros
- ✓60fps electronic burst
- ✓Strong IBIS
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Large EVF
Cons
- –Older contrast AF
- –MFT sensor
- –Superseded by G9 II
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 Mark II or Lumix G9?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for Lumix G9 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix G9?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Lumix G9 is 20.3 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix G9 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix G9 has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Lumix G9?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix G9 reaches 60 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix G9?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Lumix G9 weighs 658 g, so the Lumix G9 is 22 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix G9 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Lumix G9: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix G9 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Lumix G9: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 400 shots for the Lumix G9, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Lumix G9 at $1,699. The Lumix G9 is $800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.