Canon EOS R6 Mark II vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS R6 Mark II and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II was introduced in November 2022 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 was introduced in July 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II Highlights

      • 24.2 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 102,400 Native ISO
      • 4897 Focus Points (4897 Cross-type)
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,620k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 0.5" 3,690k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
      • 12.0 fps Mechanical and 40.0 fps Electronic Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 6 h Video Recording Limit
      • Canon Log 3, HDR-PQ
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS R6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100.

      PROS

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   102,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   4897 Focus Points
      •   1053 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Vehicle Tracking Mode
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Digital Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Viewfinder - 0.5"
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 40.0 fps
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   High Video Recording Limit
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   USB Charging
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Short Battery Life - 580 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   -6.5 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,690k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)

      Advantage of Canon EOS R6 Mark II

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS R6 Mark II over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100.

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Larger Sensor Full Frame vs 1/2.33-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 24.2 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 4320 x 3240
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Cross-type Focus Points 1053 vs 0
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Touch Screen vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,620k dot vs 460k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 40.0 fps vs 11.0 fps
      Average Metering vs
      Partial Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080
      Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Headphone Output vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Wi-Fi Version Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz vs 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Environmental Sealing vs
      More Storage Slots 2 vs 1

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      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 over Canon EOS R6 Mark II.

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
      Higher Native ISO 102,400 vs 6,400
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 60 sec
      Built-in Flash vs
      Lighter 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) vs 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 40 MB

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon EOS R6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO102,4006,400
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
        Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
        HDMI Output Micro
        Built-In Bluetooth
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon EOS R6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
        No Built-in GPS

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 have 3.0" Fully Articulated screens with 1,620k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively. Fully articulated screen makes cameras selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Canon EOS R6 Mark II also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Canon EOS R6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II has a built-in 0.5" Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 3,690k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II features a 24.2 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.9 x 23.9 mm and a total area of 858 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 102,400 and expands to 50 - 204,800 in boosted mode. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II is equipped with DIGIC X processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 is equipped with Venus Engine FHD processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432,3648 x 2056, 3232 x 3232,3072 x 2304,3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2736 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2304 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360,1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in image stabilization (8 stops of compensation in Canon EOS R6 Mark II). On Canon EOS R6 Mark II it means that you are still getting vibration reduction when it is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Canon EOS R6 Mark II

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II has a built-in Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      Bluetooth

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 have built-in Bluetooth (version 5 on Canon EOS R6 Mark II) which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Canon EOS R6 Mark II has a Micro HDMI and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 has an HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II comes with LP-E6NH battery pack with battery life of 580 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slots. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II has Electronic shutter and Mechanical Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/8000 sec with mechanical shutter on Canon EOS R6 Mark II, and up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. Canon EOS R6 Mark II can shoot continuously up to 40.0 fps with electronic shutter and up to 12.0 fps with mechanical shutter. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II has Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system with 4897 (1053 cross-type) focusing points and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 has . Canon EOS R6 Mark II has detection range from -6.5 to +21 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Canon EOS R6 Mark II ranges from -3 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±3 EV range on Canon EOS R6 Mark II and ±3 range on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS R6 Mark II and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100.


      Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 9.50 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. Canon EOS R6 Mark II has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Intelligent Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Canon EOS R6 Mark II.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II body has dimensions of 138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.43 x 3.86 x 3.46") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 body has dimensions of 124 x 82 x 92 mm (4.88 x 3.23 x 3.62"). Canon EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 weighs 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz).

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

      138 mm

      98 mm

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      124 mm

      82 mm

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      88 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon EOS R6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   102,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   4897 Focus Points
      •   1053 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,690k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 40.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 580 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      76
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   102,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   4897 Focus Points
      •   1053 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,690k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 40.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 580 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   Large Sensor
      •   4897 Focus Points
      •   1053 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   Large Sensor
      •   4897 Focus Points
      •   1053 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   High Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 580 shots
      GOOD
      82
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon EOS R6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and give them scores of 84 and 66 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon EOS R6 Mark II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

      OVERALL
      84
      OVERALL
      66

      Sensor

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   102,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 40.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      GOOD
      72
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps

      Video

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

      GOOD
      77
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   High Video Recording Limit
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

      EXCELLENT
      98
      •   -6.5 EV Min AF Detection
      •   4897 Focus Points
      •   1053 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Vehicle Tracking Mode
      GOOD
      73
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Large Viewfinder - 0.5"
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,690k dot
      GOOD
      81
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot

      Connectivity

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

      EXCELLENT
      97
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      80
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon EOS R6 Mark II

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

      GOOD
      73
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 580 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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