EOS R6vs Lumix S5 II
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Lumix S5 II (2023)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Hybrid video & photography
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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.
Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
Lumix S5 II (2023)
- Hybrid photographers who want phase-detect AF for the first time on a Lumix S body
- Video creators who want 6K and reliable subject tracking in a full-frame body
- S5 owners upgrading to the most significant Lumix full-frame update in years
- L-mount photographers who want the best value full-frame Lumix available
Quick take: The lumix s5 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos r6 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 (2020) | Lumix S5 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, 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 | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| 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 | Leica L-mount |
| 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 S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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