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 II
MFT hybrid with 8-stop IBIS and 75fps stills for wildlife on a budget.
$1,899
Released Sep 2023
Lumix G9 II is 10 months newer.
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EOS R6 Mark II
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Lumix G9 II
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TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BLumix G9 II has higher Max video bit rate (800 Mbps vs 340 Mbps)
- BLumix G9 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (760 shots vs 390 shots)
- BLumix G9 II has higher Burst (electronic) (75 fps vs 40 fps)
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 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 4mm shorter and 2mm thinner than Lumix G9 II but it is also 4mm wider.
EOS R6 Mark II is 22 g heavier than Lumix G9 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 90mm Lumix G9 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Lumix G9 II
134 × 102 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 II
134 × 90 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lumix G9 II
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 II
✓ 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
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
760 shots vs 390 shots — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 779 — higher is better
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 3,680,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix G9 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
Max video bit rate
800 Mbps vs 340 Mbps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 180 frames — 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
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
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 II
Pros
- ✓75fps stills mode
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Compact tele reach
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Smaller ecosystem
- –Video not GH-level
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 Mark II or Lumix G9 II?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 6.0/10 for Lumix G9 II — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix G9 II?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Lumix G9 II is 25.2 MP, so the Lumix G9 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix G9 II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix G9 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Lumix G9 II?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix G9 II reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix G9 II?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Lumix G9 II weighs 658 g, so the Lumix G9 II is 22 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix G9 II record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Lumix G9 II: 5.8K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix G9 II weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Lumix G9 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 390 shots for the Lumix G9 II, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Lumix G9 II at $1,899. The Lumix G9 II is $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.