EOS R6 Mark IIvs Lumix GH6vs Sigma fp
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Which should you buy?
Portraits & Action — EOS R6 Mark II (2022): 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
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.
Creative Filmmakers & Experimental Photographers — Sigma fp (2019): The smallest full-frame camera in the world — Cinema DNG RAW and L-mount flexibility in a pocket-sized body that rewards creative shooters.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 Mark II (2022)
- You want a do-everything full-frame body for weddings and events
- You need reliable subject tracking across stills and fast-moving video
- You shoot both photos and video professionally and need a single body that handles both
- You want Canon's colour science with a modern mirrorless system
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 (2019)
- You're a filmmaker building a cinema rig where the smallest full-frame body is essential
- You want L-mount compatibility to pair with Sigma Art or Leica SL lenses
- You prioritise video and cinema colour over stills ergonomics and functionality
Quick take: The lumix gh6 has the highest resolution at 25mp; the lumix gh6 is the most affordable; only the eos r6 mark ii, lumix gh6 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | Lumix GH6 (2022) | Sigma fp (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £1,199 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 25.2MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | 7.5-stop IBIS | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 14fps | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 739g body only | 422g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Micro Four Thirds | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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