EOS R6vs 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?
Wedding, Portrait, Sports, Video — EOS R6 (2020): The camera that made Canon's RF system worth taking seriously.
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 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
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 lumix gh5 ii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the lumix gh5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 (2020) | Lumix GH5 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £899 |
| 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 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | 900 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 727g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-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 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
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