EOS M6 Mark IIvs Lumix G9
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portrait & Street — EOS M6 Mark II (2019): The M6 Mark II is the peak of the EF-M system — 32.5MP, 14fps, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II in a compact rangefinder-style body. No built-in EVF is the main compromise, but the optional EVF-DC2 resolves this. An outstanding used-market buy for photographers who want high resolution and fast AF in a genuinely compact body.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
EOS M6 Mark II (2019)
- Enthusiast photographers who want the best the EF-M system offers
- Portrait and landscape photographers wanting high resolution in a compact body
- Street photographers who want a fast, discreet, high-resolution camera
- Used-market buyers seeking top EF-M performance
Lumix G9 (2017)
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
Quick take: The eos m6 mark ii has the highest resolution at 32mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M6 Mark II (2019) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £600 | £549 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.56× crop), 1080p/120p | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with face and eye detection | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 14fps (mechanical and electronic) | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 408g (body only) | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 119.6 × 70.0 × 49.2mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC2 accessory) | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M6 Mark II | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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