Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Lumix GH6vs Z50 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) From £4299 Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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Lumix Lumix GH6 Lumix Lumix GH6 (2022) From £1199 Best for Video creators & documentary filmmakers View Lumix GH6
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Nikon Z50 II Nikon Z50 II (2024) From £899 Best for All-round photography View Z50 II

Which should you buy?

Hybrid Shooters & Professionals — Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024): The most complete hybrid camera Canon has ever made — 45MP stacked BSI, 30fps burst, 8K/60p RAW, and Canon's legendary Dual Pixel AF in one body.

Video Creators & Documentary Filmmakers — Lumix GH6 (2022): The video-first MFT camera — 5.7K internal, unlimited record times, and 10-bit colour for professional video production.

All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.

↓ Full specifications below

Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)

  • You're a working photographer or filmmaker who needs high-resolution stills and professional video
  • You shoot commercial, editorial, or high-end portrait work
  • You want the absolute best Canon mirrorless has to offer

Lumix GH6 (2022)

  • You're a video producer or documentary filmmaker who prioritises codec quality and recording flexibility
  • You need unlimited recording times without overheating concerns
  • You want professional video specifications at a price that makes commercial sense

Z50 II (2024)

  • You want a capable APS-C camera for travel, street, or everyday shooting
  • You want improved autofocus over older Nikon APS-C bodies like the Z50 or Zfc
  • You want a compact Nikon mirrorless body that uses the full Z lens system

Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the z50 ii is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii, lumix gh6 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)Lumix GH6 (2022)Z50 II (2024)
Price £4,299 £1,199 £899
Sensor 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 20.9MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 45.0MP 25.2MP 20.9MP
Video 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Contrast-detect AF with subject detection Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) 7.5-stop IBIS None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 14fps 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) 560 shots (CIPA) ~330 shots (CIPA)
Weight 746g body only 739g body only 385g body only
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes No
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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