Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2022
Panasonic
Lumix ZS99
Pocket travel zoom with 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, 30x 24–720mm Leica lens, 4K30 video, 5-axis O.I.S., tilting touchscreen, and USB-C — successor to ZS80 without EVF.
$500
Launch priceReleased Feb 2025
Lumix ZS99 is 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Lumix ZS99
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- 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 ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix ZS99
112 × 68 × 43 mm
322 g (0.71 lb / 11.36 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 26mm wider, 31mm taller, and 45mm thicker than Lumix ZS99.
EOS R6 Mark II is 348 g heavier than Lumix ZS99.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 43mm Lumix ZS99
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix ZS99
112 × 68 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
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix ZS99
112 × 43 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lumix ZS99
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 lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Lumix ZS99: 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
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
AF points / zones
1053 vs 49 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix ZS99
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112, 67.8, 43.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
322 g vs 670 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds MP4
ISO min (native)
80 vs 100 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both 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 ZS99
Pros
- ✓30x 24–720mm Leica zoom in pocket body
- ✓4K video + 4K Photo at 30fps
- ✓5-axis HYBRID O.I.S.+
- ✓1.84M-dot tilting touchscreen
- ✓USB-C charging + Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 5.0
Cons
- –No built-in EVF (vs ZS80)
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –Slow variable aperture (f/3.3–6.4)
- –Limited low-light performance
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 landscape, EOS R6 Mark II or Lumix ZS99?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix ZS99 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix ZS99?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Lumix ZS99 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 ZS99 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix ZS99 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Lumix ZS99?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix ZS99 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix ZS99?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and Lumix ZS99 weighs 322 g, so the Lumix ZS99 is 348 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix ZS99 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Lumix ZS99: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix ZS99 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Lumix ZS99: 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 ZS99, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Lumix ZS99 at $500. The Lumix ZS99 is $1,999 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Panasonic press materials.