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
Panasonic
Lumix S5 II
Phase-detect L-mount hybrid with 6K open gate and strong video tools.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2023
EOS R6 V is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 V
Wins
Lumix S5 II
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 779)
- AEOS R6 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 370 shots)
- AEOS R6 V has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 5 stops)
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
Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 × 90 mm
740 g (1.63 lb / 26.10 oz)
EOS R6 V is 19mm shorter and 10mm thinner than Lumix S5 II but it is also 8mm wider.
EOS R6 V is 52 g lighter than Lumix S5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R6 V · 90mm Lumix S5 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S5 II
134 × 102 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
Lumix S5 II
134 × 90 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lumix S5 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 V
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Lumix S5 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 V
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
6097 vs 779 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Horse, Vehicle…
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
AA filter
Only EOS R6 V supports it
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS R6 V supports it
Reasons to choose
Lumix S5 II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 90.1
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Car…
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 150 frames — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
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
Lumix S5 II
Pros
- ✓Phase-detect AF finally
- ✓6K open gate
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Great value
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –L-mount size
- –AF still behind Canon/Sony
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 wildlife, EOS R6 V or Lumix S5 II?
EOS R6 V scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for Lumix S5 II — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 V and Lumix S5 II?
EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP and Lumix S5 II is 24.2 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 V and Lumix S5 II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S5 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 V or the Lumix S5 II?
EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic. Lumix S5 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 V and Lumix S5 II?
EOS R6 V weighs 688 g and Lumix S5 II weighs 740 g, so the EOS R6 V is 52 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 V and Lumix S5 II record 4K video?
EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p. Lumix S5 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 V and Lumix S5 II weather sealed?
EOS R6 V: Yes. Lumix S5 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 V and 370 shots for the Lumix S5 II, giving the EOS R6 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 V launched at $2,499 and Lumix S5 II at $1,999. The Lumix S5 II is $500 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 Panasonic press materials.