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 GH5 II
MFT video workhorse with V-Log, streaming, and unlimited recording.
$1,699
Released May 2021
EOS R6 Mark II is 1.5 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Lumix GH5 II
6 categories tied
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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 Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 12 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 200)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (760 shots vs 410 shots)
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 GH5 II
139 × 98 × 87 mm
727 g (1.60 lb / 25.64 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 1mm thicker than Lumix GH5 II.
EOS R6 Mark II is 47 g lighter than Lumix GH5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 87mm Lumix GH5 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Lumix GH5 II
139 × 98 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 GH5 II
139 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lumix GH5 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 GH5 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
AF points / zones
1053 vs 225 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
ISO min (native)
100 vs 200 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix GH5 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 98.1, 87.4
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
Max video bit rate
400 Mbps vs 340 Mbps — higher 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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
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 GH5 II
Pros
- ✓V-Log included
- ✓Live streaming features
- ✓IBIS
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Superseded by GH6/GH7
- –20MP
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or Lumix GH5 II?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 4.5/10 for Lumix GH5 II — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix GH5 II?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Lumix GH5 II 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 GH5 II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix GH5 II has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Lumix GH5 II?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix GH5 II reaches 12 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix GH5 II?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Lumix GH5 II weighs 727 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 47 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix GH5 II record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Lumix GH5 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix GH5 II weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Lumix GH5 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 410 shots for the Lumix GH5 II, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Lumix GH5 II at $1,699. The Lumix GH5 II 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.