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 GH5S
Low-light video-focused GH body with 10.2MP multi-aspect sensor, dual native ISO, and C4K 60p.
$2,499
Released Jan 2018
EOS R6 Mark II is 4.8 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Lumix GH5S
6 categories tied
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 225)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 12 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 10.2 MP)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 80 frames)
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 GH5S
139 × 98 × 87 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 1mm thicker than Lumix GH5S.
EOS R6 Mark II is 20 g heavier than Lumix GH5S.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 87mm Lumix GH5S
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Lumix GH5S
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 GH5S
139 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lumix GH5S
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 GH5S
✓ 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 -5 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
AF points / zones
1053 vs 225 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 10.2 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 80 frames — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix GH5S
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 98.1, 87.4
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4, AVCHD
Max video bit rate
400 Mbps vs 340 Mbps — higher is better
Weight
660 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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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 GH5S
Pros
- ✓Dual Native ISO
- ✓C4K 60p
- ✓Excellent low light for MFT
- ✓Timecode support
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –10MP stills limit
- –Older AF
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 Mark II or Lumix GH5S?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for Lumix GH5S — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix GH5S?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Lumix GH5S is 10.2 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix GH5S have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix GH5S does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Lumix GH5S?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix GH5S reaches 12 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix GH5S?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Lumix GH5S weighs 660 g, so the Lumix GH5S is 20 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix GH5S record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Lumix GH5S: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix GH5S weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Lumix GH5S: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 440 shots for the Lumix GH5S, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Both launched at $2,499.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.