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 GH6
MFT video powerhouse with 5.7K 60p and ProRes internal.
$2,199
Released Feb 2022
EOS R6 Mark II is 9 months newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Lumix GH6
5 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix GH6 has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 340 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 315)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 65 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (760 shots vs 360 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 GH6
138 × 100 × 100 mm
823 g (1.81 lb / 29.03 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 2mm shorter and 11mm thinner than Lumix GH6.
EOS R6 Mark II is 143 g lighter than Lumix GH6.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 100mm Lumix GH6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Lumix GH6
138 × 100 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 GH6
138 × 100 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lumix GH6
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 GH6
✓ 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…
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 315 — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 98.4, 88.4
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 65 frames — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
760 shots vs 360 shots — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
Lumix GH6
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 340 Mbps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 100.3, 99.6
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
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
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 GH6
Pros
- ✓ProRes internal
- ✓5.7K 60p
- ✓No recording limit
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Autofocus limitations
- –Bulky for MFT
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 Mark II or Lumix GH6?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for Lumix GH6 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix GH6?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Lumix GH6 is 25.2 MP, so the Lumix GH6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix GH6 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix GH6 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Lumix GH6?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix GH6 reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix GH6?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Lumix GH6 weighs 823 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 143 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix GH6 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Lumix GH6: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix GH6 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Lumix GH6: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 360 shots for the Lumix GH6, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Lumix GH6 at $2,199. The Lumix GH6 is $300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.