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 S1R
47MP L-mount resolution body for detail work.
$3,699
Released Feb 2019
EOS R6 Mark II is 3.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Lumix S1R
5 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 225)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 40 frames)
- 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 25,600)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 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 S1R
149 × 110 × 97 mm
1020 g (2.25 lb / 35.98 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 11mm narrower, 12mm shorter, and 8mm thinner than Lumix S1R.
EOS R6 Mark II is 340 g lighter than Lumix S1R.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 97mm Lumix S1R
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Lumix S1R
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 S1R
149 × 97 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lumix S1R
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Lumix S1R: 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
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 40 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 9 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1R
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 148.9, 110, 96.7
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Card types
Adds XQD
Resolution
47.3 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
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
- ✓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
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
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 S1R
Pros
- ✓47MP
- ✓High detail
- ✓L-mount
Cons
- –Contrast AF era
- –Heavy
- –Superseded
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or Lumix S1R?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for Lumix S1R — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix S1R?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Lumix S1R is 47.3 MP, so the Lumix S1R captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix S1R have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix S1R has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Lumix S1R?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix S1R reaches 9 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix S1R?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Lumix S1R weighs 1020 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 340 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix S1R record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Lumix S1R: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix S1R weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Lumix S1R: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 380 shots for the Lumix S1R, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Lumix S1R at $3,699. The EOS R6 Mark II is $1,200 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.