Canon
EOS R6 V
Video-first 32.5MP full-frame EOS V-series body with 7K RAW 60p, 4K 120p, active cooling, and Canon RF mount.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2026
OM System
PEN
First OM SYSTEM-branded PEN: compact rangefinder-style Micro Four Thirds body with 20.4MP Live MOS, 5-axis IBIS, built-in EVF, IPX1 sealing, and in-camera computational modes.
$1,000
Launch priceReleased Sep 2026
PEN is 4 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 V
Wins
PEN
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 121)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 240 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 29 frames)
- AEOS R6 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R6 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
PEN
126 × 75 × 43 mm
393 g (0.87 lb / 13.86 oz)
EOS R6 V is 16mm wider, 9mm taller, and 36mm thicker than PEN.
EOS R6 V is 295 g heavier than PEN.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R6 V · 43mm PEN
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
PEN
126 × 75 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 V
142 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
PEN
126 × 43 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
PEN
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 V
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
PEN
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
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 V
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -3.5 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
6097 vs 121 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 240 Mbps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Horse…
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 29 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Reasons to choose
PEN
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 125.8, 74.5, 43.3
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Subject recognition
Adds Dog, Cat
Codecs
Adds MOV, MPEG-4 AVC
Weight
393 g vs 688 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R6 V
Pros
- ✓7K RAW 60p and 7K Open Gate recording
- ✓4K DCI/UHD 120p with no crop
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle detection
- ✓Active cooling for long-form recording
- ✓Full-size HDMI and dual CFexpress/SD card recording
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Single CFexpress Type B slot plus one SD slot
- –Video-first body may be less ideal for stills-first shooters
- –Battery grip not supported
PEN
Pros
- ✓393g rangefinder body with built-in 2.36M-dot EVF
- ✓First PEN with IPX1 dust/splash sealing
- ✓5-axis IBIS up to 5.5 stops + 121-point cross-type AF
- ✓Hi-Res, Live ND, Focus Stacking, HDR via CP button
- ✓4K / C4K video, vertical video, 3.5mm mic jack
Cons
- –Micro Four Thirds sensor vs APS-C/FF rivals
- –4K capped at 30p (C4K 24p only)
- –IPX1 is lighter sealing than OM-5 II / OM-3
- –Single SD slot, no headphone jack
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R6 V or PEN?
EOS R6 V scores 7.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for PEN — 32.5MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 V and PEN?
EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP and PEN is 20.4 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 V and PEN have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while PEN has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 V or the PEN?
EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic. PEN reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 V and PEN?
EOS R6 V weighs 688 g and PEN weighs 393 g, so the PEN is 295 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 V and PEN record 4K video?
EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p. PEN: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R6 V and PEN weather sealed?
EOS R6 V: Yes. PEN: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 V and 410 shots for the PEN, giving the EOS R6 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 V launched at $2,499 and PEN at $1,000. The PEN is $1,499 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and OM System press materials.