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 II
High-resolution 44.3MP full-frame L-mount body with 8K video, phase hybrid AF, and compact S-series ergonomics.
$3,299
Released Feb 2025
Lumix S1R II is 2.3 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Lumix S1R II
5 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S1R II has higher Max video bit rate (1900 Mbps vs 340 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 70 frames)
- 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 S1R II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
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 II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
795 g (1.75 lb / 28.04 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 4mm shorter and 3mm thinner than Lumix S1R II but it is also 4mm wider.
EOS R6 Mark II is 115 g lighter than Lumix S1R II.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 92mm Lumix S1R II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Lumix S1R II
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 S1R II
134 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lumix S1R II
35.8 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
856 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Lumix S1R II: 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
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 70 frames — higher is better
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
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1R II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 91.8
Max video bit rate
1900 Mbps vs 340 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, MOV…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Resolution
44.3 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — 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
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 40 fps
- ✓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 S1R II
Pros
- ✓44.3MP full-frame BSI sensor
- ✓8K video
- ✓Phase Hybrid AF
- ✓CFexpress plus SD workflow
Cons
- –Large high-res files
- –Premium price
- –L-mount lens size
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, EOS R6 Mark II or Lumix S1R II?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.5/10 versus 4.5/10 for Lumix S1R II — 680g — manageable for travel.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix S1R II?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Lumix S1R II is 44.3 MP, so the Lumix S1R II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix S1R II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix S1R II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Lumix S1R II?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix S1R II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix S1R II?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Lumix S1R II weighs 795 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 115 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix S1R II record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Lumix S1R II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix S1R II weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Lumix S1R II: 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 S1R II, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Lumix S1R II at $3,299. The EOS R6 Mark II is $800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.