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 GH4
Landmark MFT hybrid and the world's first mirrorless with internal 4K — 16MP sensor, C4K 24p / UHD 4K30, 12 fps burst, weather-sealed body, and pro video expandability.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased May 2014
EOS R6 Mark II is 8.6 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Lumix GH4
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
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 40 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 12 fps)
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
for scale
Lumix GH4
133 × 93 × 84 mm
560 g (1.23 lb / 19.75 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 6mm wider, 5mm taller, and 5mm thicker than Lumix GH4.
EOS R6 Mark II is 110 g heavier than Lumix GH4.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 84mm Lumix GH4
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix GH4
133 × 93 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
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix GH4
133 × 84 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lumix GH4
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 GH4
✓ 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
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 49 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 40 frames — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix GH4
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.9, 93.4, 83.9
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I U3
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD, MOV
Weight
560 g vs 670 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
- ✓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 GH4
Pros
- ✓Pioneer internal 4K / C4K recording
- ✓12 fps stills burst (AFS)
- ✓Weather-sealed magnesium body
- ✓Pro audio/video expandability (YAGH)
- ✓Fully articulating OLED touchscreen
Cons
- –No in-body stabilization
- –16MP stills by modern standards
- –Contrast AF only
- –Superseded by GH5/GH6/GH7
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 landscape, EOS R6 Mark II or Lumix GH4?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for Lumix GH4 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix GH4?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Lumix GH4 is 16.05 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix GH4 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix GH4 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Lumix GH4?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix GH4 reaches 12 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix GH4?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and Lumix GH4 weighs 560 g, so the Lumix GH4 is 110 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix GH4 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Lumix GH4: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix GH4 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Lumix GH4: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 350 shots for the Lumix GH4, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Lumix GH4 at $1,699. The Lumix GH4 is $800 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.