EOS M6 Mark IIvs Lumix S1
Lumix
Lumix S1 (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Landscape, studio & professional stills on L-mount
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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.
Landscape, Studio & Professional Stills On L-Mount — Lumix S1 (2019): Built like a tank with one of the finest viewfinders ever made — the S1 is the choice for photographers who prioritise build quality and IBIS over AF speed.
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 S1 (2019)
- L-mount system photographers who want a rugged, weather-sealed full-frame body for demanding conditions
- Landscape and studio photographers who value exceptional IBIS and an outstanding EVF
- Video professionals who need V-Log and 4K/60p in a robust, weather-sealed body
- Leica SL users who want a more affordable second body on the same L-mount system
Quick take: The eos m6 mark ii has the highest resolution at 32mp; the eos m6 mark ii is the most affordable; only the lumix s1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M6 Mark II (2019) | Lumix S1 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £600 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.56× crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), 1080p/180p, V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with face and eye detection | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable but slower than phase-detect rivals |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 14fps (mechanical and electronic) | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 408g (body only) | 898g body only |
| Dimensions | 119.6 × 70.0 × 49.2mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC2 accessory) | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M6 Mark II | Lumix S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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