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 IIE
Creative full-frame S-series body with 24.2MP BSI sensor, open-gate video, and S1 II ergonomics.
$2,499
Released May 2025
Lumix S1 IIE is 2.5 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Lumix S1 IIE
7 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S1 IIE has higher Max video bit rate (800 Mbps vs 340 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (760 shots vs 350 shots)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- BLumix S1 IIE has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,690,000)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 779)
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 IIE
134 × 102 × 92 mm
800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 4mm shorter and 3mm thinner than Lumix S1 IIE but it is also 4mm wider.
EOS R6 Mark II is 120 g lighter than Lumix S1 IIE.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 92mm Lumix S1 IIE
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Lumix S1 IIE
134 × 102 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 IIE
134 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lumix S1 IIE
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 IIE: 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
Battery life (CIPA)
760 shots vs 350 shots — 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
AF points / zones
1053 vs 779 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1 IIE
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 91.8
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, MOV, MP4
Max video bit rate
800 Mbps vs 340 Mbps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 180 frames — 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
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
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 IIE
Pros
- ✓24.2MP full-frame BSI sensor
- ✓6K open gate
- ✓Phase Hybrid AF
- ✓Tilt/free-angle monitor
Cons
- –Less speed than S1 II
- –Premium over S5 II
- –L-mount lens size
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, EOS R6 Mark II or Lumix S1 IIE?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Lumix S1 IIE — Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix S1 IIE?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix S1 IIE have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix S1 IIE has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Lumix S1 IIE?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix S1 IIE reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix S1 IIE?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Lumix S1 IIE weighs 800 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 120 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix S1 IIE record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Lumix S1 IIE: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix S1 IIE weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Lumix S1 IIE: 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 S1 IIE, 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.