EOS M6 Mark IIvs Lumix S5 II
Lumix
Lumix S5 II (2023)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Hybrid video & photography
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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.
Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
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 S5 II (2023)
- Hybrid photographers who want phase-detect AF for the first time on a Lumix S body
- Video creators who want 6K and reliable subject tracking in a full-frame body
- S5 owners upgrading to the most significant Lumix full-frame update in years
- L-mount photographers who want the best value full-frame Lumix available
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 s5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M6 Mark II (2019) | Lumix S5 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £600 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.56× crop), 1080p/120p | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with face and eye detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 14fps (mechanical and electronic) | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 408g (body only) | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 119.6 × 70.0 × 49.2mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC2 accessory) | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M6 Mark II | Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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