EOS R8vs Lumix GH6vs OM System OM-1 Mark II
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OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
From £1999
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
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Which should you buy?
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
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.
Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
Who should buy what
EOS R8 (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality on a tight budget
- You shoot mainly in good light and can live without built-in stabilisation
- You primarily shoot stills with occasional video
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
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- You shoot wildlife, birds in flight, or fast-moving action where tracking accuracy is critical
- You need extreme weather sealing for shooting in rain, dust, mud, or freezing cold
- You're invested in the MFT ecosystem and want the absolute best body available
Quick take: The lumix gh6 has the highest resolution at 25mp; the eos r8 is the most affordable; only the lumix gh6, om system om-1 mark ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | Lumix GH6 (2022) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,199 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 25.2MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7.5-stop IBIS | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 14fps | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 739g body only | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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