Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Lumix GH6vs Sigma fp L
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
From £4299
Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Sigma
Sigma fp L (2021)
From £1999
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
View Sigma fp L
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.
High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters — Sigma fp L (2021): 61MP and phase-detect AF in the world's smallest full-frame body — the fp L is the most capable iteration of Sigma's extraordinary compact.
Who should buy what
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
Sigma fp L (2021)
- You need the highest resolution available in the smallest possible full-frame mirrorless
- You shoot architecture, landscape, or commercial work where fine detail is absolutely critical
- You want the cinematic flexibility of the fp platform paired with maximum megapixel count
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the lumix gh6 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) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £1,199 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 25.2MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | 7.5-stop IBIS | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 14fps | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | 739g body only | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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