EOS R6vs Lumix G9 II
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Lumix
Lumix G9 II (2023)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
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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 & Hybrid Mft Shooters — Lumix G9 II (2023): Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
Lumix G9 II (2023)
- Stills photographers who want the best MFT camera for sport and wildlife
- G9 owners upgrading to phase-detect AF and improved video specs
- Hybrid MFT shooters who want strong stills and 5.7K video in one body
- Photographers who want the most capable Lumix MFT camera ever made
Quick take: The lumix g9 ii has the highest resolution at 25mp; the eos r6 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 (2020) | Lumix G9 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | 680 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 658g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 | Lumix G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — |
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