EOS M6 Mark IIvs Lumix S9
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Lumix S9 (2024)
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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.
Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers — Lumix S9 (2024): The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
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 S9 (2024)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
- Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
- Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
- Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting
Quick take: The eos m6 mark ii has the highest resolution at 32mp; the eos m6 mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M6 Mark II (2019) | Lumix S9 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £600 | £1,299 |
| 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 (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with face and eye detection | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | — | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 14fps (mechanical and electronic) | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 408g (body only) | 413g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 119.6 × 70.0 × 49.2mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC2 accessory) | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Leica L mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M6 Mark II | Lumix S9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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