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 G97
Updated Micro Four Thirds hybrid with 20.3MP sensor, V-Log L, 5-axis Dual I.S. 2, and 4K video.
$849
Released Dec 2024
Lumix G97 is 2.1 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Lumix G97
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 27 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 9 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- 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 G97
130 × 94 × 77 mm
530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 8mm wider, 5mm taller, and 11mm thicker than Lumix G97.
EOS R6 Mark II is 150 g heavier than Lumix G97.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 77mm Lumix G97
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Lumix G97
130 × 94 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 G97
130 × 77 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lumix G97
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 G97
✓ 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 49 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 27 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 9 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix G97
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.4, 93.5, 77.4
Codecs
Adds MP4
Weight
530 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
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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 G97
Pros
- ✓20.3MP MFT sensor
- ✓V-Log L
- ✓5-axis Dual I.S. 2
- ✓Weather resistant
Cons
- –Contrast AF
- –Single card slot
- –MFT sensor
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or Lumix G97?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for Lumix G97 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix G97?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Lumix G97 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 G97 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix G97 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Lumix G97?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix G97 reaches 9 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix G97?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Lumix G97 weighs 530 g, so the Lumix G97 is 150 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix G97 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Lumix G97: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix G97 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Lumix G97: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 300 shots for the Lumix G97, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Lumix G97 at $849. The Lumix G97 is $1,650 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.