EOS R6vs Lumix G9
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wedding, Portrait, Sports, Video — EOS R6 (2020): The camera that made Canon's RF system worth taking seriously.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
Lumix G9 (2017)
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
Quick take: The lumix g9 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 (2020) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £549 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
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