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 S5
Compact affordable L-mount full-frame for hybrid shooters.
$1,799
Released Sep 2020
EOS R6 Mark II is 2.2 years newer.
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EOS R6 Mark II
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Lumix S5
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TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 24 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 7 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 225)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 7 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 S5
133 × 97 × 82 mm
714 g (1.57 lb / 25.19 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 6mm wider, 1mm taller, and 7mm thicker than Lumix S5.
EOS R6 Mark II is 34 g lighter than Lumix S5.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 82mm Lumix S5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Lumix S5
133 × 97 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 S5
133 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lumix S5
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 S5: 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 24 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 225 — 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
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.6, 97.1, 81.9
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
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 S5
Pros
- ✓Compact FF
- ✓Dual slots
- ✓Good video
Cons
- –DFD AF only
- –Older now
- –24MP
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or Lumix S5?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for Lumix S5 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix S5?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix S5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix S5 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Lumix S5?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix S5 reaches 7 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix S5?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Lumix S5 weighs 714 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 34 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix S5 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Lumix S5: 6K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix S5 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Lumix S5: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 470 shots for the Lumix S5, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Lumix S5 at $1,799. The Lumix S5 is $700 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.