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EOS R6 Mark II

Canon

EOS R6 Mark II

Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.

$2,499

Released Nov 2022

vs

Panasonic

Lumix ZS80

Pocket superzoom with 30x Leica lens, tilting selfie screen, EVF, and 4K video.

$449

Released Feb 2019

EOS R6 Mark II is 3.8 years newer.

Wins

15categories

EOS R6 Mark II

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

2categories

Lumix ZS80

1 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R6 Mark II wins 5 categories·Lumix ZS80 wins 0 categories
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 3,200)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 10 frames)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R6 Mark IILumix ZS80
Resolution24.2 MP20.3 MP
SensorFull Frame6.17 x 4.55 mm
ISO max102,4003,200
Burst40 fps30 fps
4K60 fps30 fps
IBIS8-stopNo
Weight680 g328 g
Battery760 shots380 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R6 Mark II front view

EOS R6 Mark II

138 × 98 × 88 mm

680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)

Lumix ZS80

112 × 69 × 42 mm

328 g (0.72 lb / 11.57 oz)

EOS R6 Mark II is 26mm wider, 30mm taller, and 47mm thicker than Lumix ZS80.

EOS R6 Mark II is 352 g heavier than Lumix ZS80.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 42mm Lumix ZS80

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS R6 Mark II back view

EOS R6 Mark II

138 × 98 mm

Lumix ZS80

112 × 69 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

EOS R6 Mark II top view

EOS R6 Mark II

138 × 88 mm

Lumix ZS80

112 × 42 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R6 Mark II

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

Lumix ZS80

6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact

28 mm² area

30.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS R6 Mark II

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

Lumix ZS80: 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

Use caseEOS R6 Mark IILumix ZS80
Portrait
8.5Excellent✓ wins
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent✓ wins
4.0Fair
Video & Hybrid
7.5Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
7.5Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Vlogging
8.0Excellent✓ wins
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS R6 Mark II

  • AF low-light limit

    -6.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds People, Dogs, Cats…

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 3,200 — higher is better

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 49 — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    180 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better

Reasons to choose

Lumix ZS80

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Face, Eye…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 112, 68.8, 41.6

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Weight

    328 g vs 680 g — lower is better

  • Codecs

    Adds MP4

  • ISO min (native)

    80 vs 100 — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

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 ZS80

Pros

  • 30x 24-720mm equivalent zoom
  • Built-in EVF
  • Tilting selfie screen
  • 4K video

Cons

  • Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
  • Limited low light
  • Compact controls

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R6 Mark II
Lumix ZS80
Resolution
24.2 MP+19%
20.3 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
1/2.3-inch BSI MOS
Sensor size
35.9 × 23.9 mm
6.17 x 4.55 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R6 Mark II
Lumix ZS80
AF system
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
Contrast AF with DFD technology
AF points / zones
105321.5× more
49
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV
-3 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
Yes
Subject recognition
People, Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses, Cars, Motorbikes, Aircraft, Trains
Human, Face, Eye, Animal
EOS R6 Mark II
Lumix ZS80
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps+20%
10 fps
Burst (electronic)
40 fps+33%
30 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
No
RAW buffer depth
180 frames18× more
10 frames
EOS R6 Mark II
Lumix ZS80
Max resolution
4K UHD
4K
4K max frame rate
60 fps2× more
30 fps
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps3.4× more
100 Mbps
Internal RAW video
Yes
No
Log profile
Canon Log 3 / HDR PQ
None
Codecs
H.265, H.264
H.264, MP4
EOS R6 Mark II
Lumix ZS80
Weight
680 g
328 g−352 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4 mm
112 × 68.8 × 41.6 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
No

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, EOS R6 Mark II or Lumix ZS80?

EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix ZS80 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix ZS80?

EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Lumix ZS80 is 20.3 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix ZS80 have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while lumix ZS80 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Lumix ZS80?

EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix ZS80 reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix ZS80?

EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Lumix ZS80 weighs 328 g, so the Lumix ZS80 is 352 g lighter.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix ZS80 record 4K video?

EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Lumix ZS80: 4K up to 30p.

Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix ZS80 weather sealed?

EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Lumix ZS80: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 380 shots for the Lumix ZS80, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Lumix ZS80 at $449. The Lumix ZS80 is $2,050 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.

Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.