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 GH7
Micro Four Thirds video flagship with ProRes RAW and open gate.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Lumix GH7 is 1.6 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Lumix GH7
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix GH7 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 Battery life (CIPA) (760 shots vs 350 shots)
- BLumix GH7 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 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 GH7
138 × 100 × 100 mm
805 g (1.77 lb / 28.40 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 2mm shorter and 11mm thinner than Lumix GH7.
EOS R6 Mark II is 135 g lighter than Lumix GH7.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 100mm Lumix GH7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix GH7
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
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix GH7
138 × 100 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lumix GH7
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
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 GH7
✓ 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…
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
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
Battery life (CIPA)
760 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
Lumix GH7
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD/SDHC/SDXC
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 340 Mbps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 100.3, 99.6
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, MPEG-4 AVC
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
75 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better
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 GH7
Pros
- ✓Pro video toolset
- ✓Open gate
- ✓Compact MFT
- ✓Strong codecs
Cons
- –MFT sensor size
- –Still resolution limits
- –Premium for MFT
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 Mark II or Lumix GH7?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for Lumix GH7 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix GH7?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Lumix GH7 is 25.2 MP, so the Lumix GH7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix GH7 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix GH7 has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Lumix GH7?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix GH7 reaches 75 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix GH7?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and Lumix GH7 weighs 805 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 135 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix GH7 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Lumix GH7: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix GH7 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Lumix GH7: 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 GH7, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Lumix GH7 at $2,199. The Lumix GH7 is $300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.