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 S1
Original L-mount full-frame hybrid that launched the S series.
$2,499
Released Feb 2019
EOS R6 Mark II is 3.8 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Lumix S1
6 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 225)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 9 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 90 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (760 shots vs 400 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 S1
149 × 110 × 97 mm
1021 g (2.25 lb / 36.01 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 11mm narrower, 12mm shorter, and 8mm thinner than Lumix S1.
EOS R6 Mark II is 341 g lighter than Lumix S1.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 97mm Lumix S1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Lumix S1
149 × 110 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 S1
149 × 97 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lumix S1
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Lumix S1: mount data unavailable
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
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
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 9 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.9, 110, 96.7
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, XQD
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4, AVCHD
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
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 S1
Pros
- ✓Rugged build
- ✓Dual slots
- ✓Strong video
Cons
- –Older AF
- –Heavy
- –Superseded by S5 II
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or Lumix S1?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for Lumix S1 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix S1?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix S1 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix S1 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Lumix S1?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix S1 reaches 9 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix S1?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Lumix S1 weighs 1021 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 341 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix S1 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Lumix S1: 6K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix S1 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Lumix S1: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 400 shots for the Lumix S1, 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.