EOS Rvs Lumix GH6
Canon
EOS R (2018)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration
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Lumix
Lumix GH6 (2022)
Starting from £1199 new
Best for Video creators & documentary filmmakers
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry To Full-Frame Mirrorless & Rf Lens Exploration — EOS R (2018): The RF mount's founding camera — 30MP, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, and the proof-of-concept that launched Canon's mirrorless era.
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.
Who should buy what
EOS R (2018)
- Canon DSLR users wanting to enter the RF ecosystem at the lowest full-frame price
- EF lens collectors who want an affordable RF body to use with the EF-RF adapter
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who want full-frame quality on a budget
- RF system fans who want a second body without full EOS R6 pricing
Lumix GH6 (2022)
- Video creators and documentary filmmakers who want a capable MFT video body
- GH5 II owners upgrading to 25MP and 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording
- Content creators who need versatile video specs at a reasonable price
- Filmmakers who want a lightweight, capable video camera with a large lens ecosystem
Quick take: The eos r has the highest resolution at 30mp; the eos r is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | Lumix GH6 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £1,199 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Contrast-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 14fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 560 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 739g body only |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | Lumix GH6 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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