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Canon EOS 6D Mark II vs Canon EOS R1 vs Panasonic Lumix S5: which is better?

Canon EOS 6D Mark II, Canon EOS R1 and Panasonic Lumix S5 compared side by side across 123 specs and 18 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

3 PRODUCTS · 123 SPECS · 18 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING
COMPARING
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CAMERAS
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Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Camera
CANON
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
$1,399
BEST VALUE
← TOP PICK
Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$
CANON
Canon EOS R1
$6,799
BEST OVERALL
Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera
PANASONIC
Panasonic Lumix S5
$1,999
BEST FOR DOXMARK
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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The Canon EOS R1 takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.3/10 — 0.6 ahead of the Panasonic Lumix S5. Dead heat on build. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 18 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY
AUTO
IMAG
BUIL
DESI
FEAT
BATT
PERF
VIDE
VALU
BATT
DESI
FEAT
OPTI
PERF
VIDE
DOXM
THEV
VIDE
Canon EOS 6D Mark II×4
Canon EOS R1×9
Panasonic Lumix S5×4
Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR CameraBEST VALUE
Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$BEST OVERALL
Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless CameraBEST FOR DOXMARK
01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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246810AUTOFOCUSIMAGE QUALITYBUILDDESIGNFEATURESBATTERYPERFORMANCEVIDEOGRAPHYVALUEBATTERYDESIGNFEATURESOPTICSPERFORMANCEVIDEOGRAPHYDOXMARKTHE VERDICTVIDEO
LARGEST GAPDOXMARK — Panasonic Lumix S5 leads by 9.0
TIGHTESTBuild — dead heat between the top two
02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

MARK IIEOS R1LUMIX S5
AutofocusiCanon EOS 6D Mark II · +0.5
MARK II8.0
EOS R10.0
LUMIX S57.5
Image QualityiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +0.2
MARK II8.8
EOS R10.0
LUMIX S59.0
BuildiTIED AT 8.5
MARK II8.5
EOS R10.0
LUMIX S58.5
DesigniCanon EOS R1 · +1.0
MARK II8.5
EOS R19.5
LUMIX S58.5
FeaturesiCanon EOS R1 · +0.9
MARK II8.0
EOS R19.7
LUMIX S58.8
BatteryiCanon EOS 6D Mark II · +0.5
MARK II9.0
EOS R18.5
LUMIX S57.0
PerformanceiCanon EOS R1 · +1.4
MARK II8.2
EOS R19.9
LUMIX S58.5
VideographyiCanon EOS R1 · +0.4
MARK II6.5
EOS R19.6
LUMIX S59.2
ValueiCanon EOS 6D Mark II · +1.5
MARK II8.5
EOS R17.0
LUMIX S50.0
BATTERYiCanon EOS 6D Mark II · +0.5
MARK II9.0
EOS R18.5
LUMIX S57.0
DESIGNiCanon EOS R1 · +1.0
MARK II8.5
EOS R19.5
LUMIX S58.5
FEATURESiCanon EOS R1 · +0.9
MARK II8.0
EOS R19.7
LUMIX S58.8
OPTICSiCanon EOS R1 · +1.0
MARK II0.0
EOS R19.8
LUMIX S58.8
PERFORMANCEiCanon EOS R1 · +1.4
MARK II8.2
EOS R19.9
LUMIX S58.5
VIDEOGRAPHYiCanon EOS R1 · +0.4
MARK II6.5
EOS R19.6
LUMIX S59.2
DOXMARKiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +9.0
MARK II0.0
EOS R10.0
LUMIX S59.0
THE VERDICTiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +8.7
MARK II0.0
EOS R10.0
LUMIX S58.7
VideoiPanasonic Lumix S5 · +9.0
MARK II0.0
EOS R10.0
LUMIX S59.0
03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT
SWEET SPOTPREMIUM PICKBUDGET TIERPOOR VALUE$1,588$3,262$4,936$6,6108.28.89.3PRICE →SCORE ↑BEST DEALCanon EOS 6D Mark IICanon EOS R1Panasonic Lumix S5
SCORE PER $100 · RANKED
01Canon EOS 6D Mark II0.59BEST DEAL
02Panasonic Lumix S50.44
03Canon EOS R10.14
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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

123 SPECS · ALL SHOWN
SPECS
Canon EOS 6D Mark II$1,39914W8.2
Canon EOS R1$6,79922W9.3
Panasonic Lumix S5$1,99912W8.7
AF Pointsi
45
225← BEST +400%
Subject Detectioni
Human
Human, Animal (head, body, eye)
Burst RateFPSi
6.5 fps
7 fps← BEST +8%
Battery HealthWHi
13.4 Wh
28 Wh
16 Wh
Removable BatteryiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Battery Level IndicatoriSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Battery PowerMAHi
1865 mAh mAh
2,700 mAh
2200 mAh
Rechargeable BatteryiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Full Charge Shotsi
1200 shots
Approx. 13,30 (EVF) / 700 (LCD) shots
470 shots (CIPA LVF)
Battery VoltageVi
7.2 V
10.8 V← BEST +50%
7.2 V
Battery Modeli
LP-E6N
LP-E19
DMW-BLK22
Card Slotsi
Single SD/SDHC/SDXC
Dual (1x UHS-II, 1x UHS-I)
Weather Sealingi
Yes← BEST
Yes
Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi
1,200 shots← BEST +155%
470 shots
WeightGi
765 g
714 g← 7% lighter
Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i
Yes
Yes, professional-grade
Yes, splash/dust resistant
Screen Resolutioni
1.04M dots
2.1
1,840,000 dots
Touch ScreeniSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
System Camerai
DSLR
Mirrorless
Yes (mirrorless)
EVF ResolutionM DOTSi
0 m dots
8.44 m dots← BEST +258%
2.36 m dots
Screen SizeINCHi
3 inch← TIED BEST
2.2 inch
3 inch← TIED BEST
Hot ShoeiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
FlashiSAME
No
No
No
Flip Out ScreeniSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
VolumeCM³i
1300 cm³
2,057 cm³
1032 cm³
Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°Ci
0 °C
9.5 °C← BEST
0 °C
Tilting Viewfinderi
No
N/A
No
EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZi
0 Hz
240 Hz← BEST +100%
120 Hz
WidthMMi
144 mm
157.6 mm← BEST +9%
132.6 mm
HeightMMi
110.5 mm
149.5 mm← BEST +35%
102.5 mm
Maximum Operating Temperature°Ci
40 °C← TIED BEST
39 °C
40 °C← TIED BEST
Waterproof Depthi
0 m
0
0
Thicknessi
74.8 mm
87.3 mm
76 mm
Dxomark Sensor Scorei
85
0
93← BEST +9%
Dxomark Sports Scorei
2,356← BEST +9362%
0
24.9
Dxomark Landscape Scorei
13.6
0
14.5← BEST +7%
Dxomark Portrait Scorei
24.6
0
25.5← BEST +4%
Bluetooth Versioni
4.1
5.3
4.2
Typei
DSLR
Mirrorless
Mirrorless Full-Frame
Viewfinderi
Optical
Electronic
Electronic
Viewfinder Coveragei
98
100← TIED BEST
100← TIED BEST
WeightGi
765 g
1,000.11 g← BEST +31%
714 g
Processori
DIGIC 7
DIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X
Venus Engine
Release Datei
2017-06-29
2024
2020-09-02
Wi-Fi SupportediSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth SupportediSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Dual Card Slotsi
No
Yes← BEST
Yes
Pixel Shift Shoti
No
N/A
Yes (High Resolution Mode)
Shoots RawiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Supports Lossless Compressed Rawi
No
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Versioni
802.11b/g/n
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
802.11ac
Supports A RemoteiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
HDMI SupportediSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
GPS Supporti
Yes← BEST
Yes
No
Support Live Streamingi
No
Yes← BEST
Yes
Advanced Hot Shoei
No
Yes, Multi-Function Shoe
No
Internal StorageiSAME
No
No
No
HDMI Versioni
Type C
3.2
2.0 (Type D Micro)
Internal Storage Sizei
0 GB
0 GB
NFC Supportedi
Yes← BEST
Yes
No
USB Type-Ci
No
Yes← BEST
Yes
External Memory SlotiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sensori
Full-frame CMOS
Full-Frame CMOS
ResolutionMPi
26.2 MP← BEST +8%
24.2 MP
ISO Rangei
100-40000 (expandable to 50-102400)
100-51200
Dynamic RangeSTOPSi
11.9 stops
14 stops← BEST +18%
Stabilizationi
Digital IS for video
5-axis Sensor-Shift (IBIS)
Sensor Sizei
35.9 x 24.0 mm
Full Frame
35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame)
Lens MountiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Megapixelsi
26.2 MP
24.2 MP
24.2 MP
Maximum ISOi
40,000
10
51,200← BEST +28%
Sensor Shift Stabilizationi
No
Yes← BEST
Yes
Continuous Shootingi
6.5 fps
40 fps
7 fps (AF-S), 5 fps (AF-C)
Phase Detection Autofocus For Photosi
Yes← BEST
Yes
No
Fastest Shutter Speedi
1/4000 s
1/8,000 sec
1/8000 sec
Focus Pointsi
45 (all cross-type)
4896
225
Maximum Expanded ISOi
102400
ISO 409,600
204800
AF TrackingiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Manual FocusiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touch AutofocusiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Manual Shutter SpeediSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
BSI Sensori
No
Yes← BEST
Yes
Manual ExposureiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Serial Shot ModeiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
CMOS Sensori
Yes← BEST
Yes
Built In HDR ModeiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Two Stage ShutteriSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Manual ISOiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Flash Sync Speedi
1/180 s
1/500 sec
1/250 sec
Manual White BalanceiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Exposure Timei
30-1/4000 s
30 s
60-1/8000 sec
Image Stabilization Ratingi
6.9
10← BEST +45%
6.5
Maximum Electronic Shutter Speedi
0
1/64,000 sec
1/8000 sec
Can Combine Image Stabilizationi
No
Yes, with OIS lenses
Yes (Dual I.S. 2)
Can Create Panoramas In Camerai
No← BEST
No
Stacked Cmos Sensori
No← BEST
No
USB SupportediSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB Versioni
2.0
3.2 Gen 2
3.2 Gen 1
Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i
5.75 µm
5.94 µm
5.94 µm
Build Qualityi
8.5
10← BEST +18%
8.5
Controlsi
8.5
9.9← BEST +16%
8.5
Autofocus Pointsi
8
10← BEST +25%
7.5
Image Qualityi
8.8
9.8← BEST +9%
9
Video Qualityi
6.5
9.8← BEST +9%
9
Battery Lifei
9← BEST +1%
8.9
7
Low Light PerformanceiSAME
8.5
8.5
8.5
The Verdicti
The Canon EOS 6D Mark II remains a solid choice for photographers seeking a full-frame DSLR with a vari-angle screen and reliable autofocus, especially those invested in Canon's EF lens system. It delivers excellent stills performance and a comfortable shooting experience.
The Panasonic Lumix S5 is an outstanding choice for videographers and hybrid shooters seeking a compact, full-frame camera with class-leading video features and excellent image quality. While its DFD
CommentsiSAME
Overall Ratingi
8.8
9.9← BEST +12%
8.7
Color Combinationi
8.4
10← TIED BEST
10← TIED BEST
Video Recording ( Main Camera )i
1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
6K (6000 × 3164)
4K 60p (APS-C crop), 4K 30p (full-frame)
Phase Detection Autofocus For Videosi
Yes← BEST
Yes
No
Microphone InputiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Audio Jacki
No
Yes← BEST
Yes
Timelapse FunctioniSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Movie Bit Ratei
Up to 90 Mbps (IPB)
10
200 Mbps
24p Cinema ModeiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Supports Slow Motion Video RecordiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Continuous Autofocus When Recording MoviesiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Stereo MicrophoneiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
MicrophoneiSAME
Yes
Yes
Yes
Max Videoi
Full HD (1080p)
4K 60p
Internal Colori
8-bit 4:2:0
10-bit 4:2:2
ROW WINS
14
22
12
05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

RE-RANKS LIVE AS YOU ADD OR REMOVE PRODUCTS
THE ALL-ROUNDER
Best overall
Canon EOS R1CANON9.3
ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT
Best total score across weighted category factors.
RUNNER-UP · Panasonic Lumix S5 (8.7)
FOR VALUE SEEKERS
Best bang for buck
Canon EOS 6D Mark IICANON8.2
SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES
Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.
RUNNER-UP · Panasonic Lumix S5 (0.4)
PRIORITY · DOXMARK
Best for doxmark
Panasonic Lumix S5PANASONIC9.0
DOXMARK WEIGHTEDCONF 86%
Best visible score in the doxmark category group.
RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS 6D Mark II (0.0)
PRIORITY · VIDEO
Best for video
Panasonic Lumix S5PANASONIC9.0
VIDEO WEIGHTEDCONF 86%
Best visible score in the video category group.
RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS 6D Mark II (0.0)
06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF
#3CANON0.0
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
The Canon EOS 6D Mark II is a versatile full-frame DSLR camera, offering excellent image quality and advanced autofocus for enthusiasts and
Battery 9.0
Image Quality 8.8
Wins Resolution
Wins Removable Battery
TRADE-OFFLacks 4K video recording
BEST VALUEFull review →
#1CANON0.0
Canon EOS R1
The Canon EOS R1 is the highly anticipated flagship mirrorless camera, engineered for professional photographers demanding ultimate speed an
PERFORMANCE 9.9
OPTICS 9.8
Wins Image Quality
Wins Overall Rating
TRADE-OFFPremium price point
BEST OVERALLFull review →
#2PANASONIC0.0
Panasonic Lumix S5
The Panasonic Lumix S5 is a compact, full-frame mirrorless camera renowned for its exceptional video capabilities and robust image quality,
VIDEOGRAPHY 9.2
DOXMARK 9.0
Wins AF Points
Wins Burst Rate
TRADE-OFFContrast-detect autofocus can struggle with tracking
BEST FOR DOXMARKBest price →
Still deciding? The Canon EOS R1 is the safest pick.
COMPOSITE 9.3/10 · WINS 9 OF 18 CATEGORIES
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Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Camera vs Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ vs Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera: which is best?

The Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ is our overall pick, scoring 9.3/10 against 8.7/10 for the Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera — a 7% edge. Current starting prices span $1,399–$6,799. The score weighs category-specific cameras attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

  • Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ leads overall with a 9.3 total score.
  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Camera wins 46 comparable specs with a 33% weighted win rate.
  • Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ has the strongest high-impact advantage in Image Quality.
  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Camera has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Camera8.2/10

The Canon EOS 6D Mark II is a versatile full-frame DSLR camera, offering excellent image quality and advanced autofocus for enthusiasts and professionals.

Pros

  • + Excellent full-frame image quality
  • + Fast, accurate 45-point AF system
  • + Vari-angle touchscreen LCD
  • + Robust weather-sealed build

Cons

  • Lacks 4K video recording
  • Limited dynamic range at base ISO
  • Single SD card slot

Best for: Portrait and wedding photographers · Landscape and travel photography · Enthusiasts upgrading to full-frame

<p><strong>Verdict:</strong> The Canon EOS 6D Mark II remains a solid choice for photographers seeking a full-frame DSLR with a vari-angle screen and reliable autofocus, especially those invested in Canon's EF lens system. It delivers excellent stills…

Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$WINNER 9.3/10

The Canon EOS R1 is the highly anticipated flagship mirrorless camera, engineered for professional photographers demanding ultimate speed and precision.

Pros

  • + Groundbreaking AI-powered autofocus
  • + Exceptional speed and performance
  • + Professional-grade build quality
  • + Advanced video capabilities

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Larger, heavier body
  • Limited current availability

Best for: Professional sports photographers · Wildlife and action specialists · High-end videography

<p><strong>Verdict:</strong> The Canon EOS R1 is poised to be a game-changer for professional photographers and videographers who require the absolute best in speed, autofocus, and robust performance. While its premium price point and substantial form factor…

Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera8.7/10

The Panasonic Lumix S5 is a compact, full-frame mirrorless camera renowned for its exceptional video capabilities and robust image quality, perfect for hybrid shooters.

Pros

  • + Exceptional 4K 10-bit video capabilities
  • + Excellent 5-axis in-body image stabilization
  • + Superb image quality and dynamic range
  • + Compact and lightweight full-frame design

Cons

  • Contrast-detect autofocus can struggle with tracking
  • 4K 60p video has an APS-C crop
  • Electronic viewfinder resolution is modest

Best for: Professional videographers · Hybrid photo/video creators · Travel and documentary filmmakers

<p><strong>Verdict:</strong> The Panasonic Lumix S5 is an outstanding choice for videographers and hybrid shooters seeking a compact, full-frame camera with class-leading video features and excellent image quality. While its DFD autofocus isn't the fastest…

Frequently asked questions

Which is best: Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Camera, Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ or Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific cameras specs, the Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ scores highest overall (9.3/10, 0.6 points ahead of the Panasonic Lumix S5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between these cameras?

The biggest measurable differences are Image Quality, Overall Rating, Sensor — with the Canon EOS R1 - Best Price Of Bellow 7000$ leading on Image Quality. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Can I compare other cameras on ComparZone?

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