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 GX8
Weather-sealed rangefinder-style MFT body with 20MP sensor, tilting EVF, and 4K video.
$1,199
Released Jul 2015
EOS R6 Mark II is 7.3 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Lumix GX8
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 30 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 10 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
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 GX8
133 × 78 × 63 mm
487 g (1.07 lb / 17.18 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 5mm wider, 21mm taller, and 25mm thicker than Lumix GX8.
EOS R6 Mark II is 193 g heavier than Lumix GX8.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 63mm Lumix GX8
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Lumix GX8
133 × 78 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 GX8
133 × 63 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lumix GX8
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 GX8
✓ 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
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 49 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 30 frames — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix GX8
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 133.2, 77.9, 63.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Weight
487 g vs 680 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.77 × vs 0.76 × — 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
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓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 GX8
Pros
- ✓20MP MFT sensor
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Tilting EVF
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Large for GX line
- –Older stabilization
- –Superseded
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or Lumix GX8?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for Lumix GX8 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix GX8?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Lumix GX8 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 GX8 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix GX8 has 4-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Lumix GX8?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix GX8 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix GX8?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Lumix GX8 weighs 487 g, so the Lumix GX8 is 193 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix GX8 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Lumix GX8: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix GX8 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Lumix GX8: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 330 shots for the Lumix GX8, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Lumix GX8 at $1,199. The Lumix GX8 is $1,300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.