EOS R6 Mark IIvs Lumix GH5 II
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Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portraits & Action — EOS R6 Mark II (2022): 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 Mark II (2022)
- Wedding and event photographers who need the most reliable Canon AF available
- Sports and wildlife shooters who want 40fps and subject detection
- R6 owners looking for a significant AF and burst speed upgrade
- Hybrid shooters who need 4K/60p and IBIS in a versatile full-frame body
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
- Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
- Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing
Quick take: The eos r6 mark ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the lumix gh5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | Lumix GH5 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | 900 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 727g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 Mark II | Lumix GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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