Between the EOS R6 Mark II and Lumix S5 II, the EOS R6 Mark II comes out ahead in weight and af points, while the Lumix S5 II wins on max video. Overall, the EOS R6 Mark II scores 46 and the Lumix S5 II scores 46 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
Pick the EOS R6 Mark II if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, af points.
Pick the Lumix S5 II if you care most about max video. Its strongest claims are max video.
Both ship with comparable sensor size, megapixels, in-body stabilization, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Canon - EOS R6 Mark II wins
- ▲Weight — 70.00 g less. 670 vs 740.
- ▲AF points — 35.17% more. 1053 vs 779.
Why Panasonic - Lumix S5 II wins
- ▲Max video: 6K (vs 4K60).
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Canon - EOS R6 Mark II | Panasonic - Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 24 MP |
| Max ISO | 102400lead | 51200 |
Video
| Spec | Canon - EOS R6 Mark II | Panasonic - Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 4K60 | 6Klead |
| RAW video | false | false |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Autofocus
| Spec | Canon - EOS R6 Mark II | Panasonic - Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 1053lead | 779 |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Canon - EOS R6 Mark II | Panasonic - Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 670 glead | 740 g |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | true | true |
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