The catch
Panasonic LUMIX S1II body
A full-height 9:16 crop of 5.1K60 leaves 1908×3392, which is below 2160×3840. It weighs 800g before the lens.
Side by side
Panasonic S1II vs Canon R6 III: S1II enables tall 60p, R6 III holds more portrait pixels at 30p
Quick verdict
Tall 60p is possible on the S1II, and the R6 III keeps more portrait pixels at 30p. Take the S1II for 5.1K 3:2 at 60p if a 1080 portrait edit and slower playback are the goal. Take the R6 Mark III for its larger 7K 3:2 source of up to 30p and its extra still-file pixels. Both are body-only and use mixed card formats. The Panasonic’s 5.1K60 portrait crop is below native portrait 4K, and the Canon’s 7K 3:2 is not 60p.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Decide which cut of the clip has to keep its detail
After a full-height 9:16 crop, S1II’s 5.1K 3:2 at 60p leaves 1908×3392. That is enough for a 1080×1920 portrait edit and slower playback, though not for native 2160×3840 portrait 4K. R6 Mark III’s 7K 3:2 at up to 29.97p leaves 2592×4608, which gives a detailed portrait output more room. So a dance performance you need in both horizontal and vertical form comes down to a real choice between capture speed and crop dimensions. Do not mix up Canon’s separate 7K RAW 60 mode with its 3:2 MP4 mode. Frame the subject for both deliveries before you choose the source.
Where this comes from
Uses 3392×9/16=1908 and 4608×9/16=2592, with exact aspect ratios and rates. It claims no automatic tracking and no image-quality equivalence.
The catch
Canon EOS R6 Mark III body
7K 3:2 tops out at 29.97p. LP-E6P is needed for full functions, and older batteries or BG-R10 bring restrictions.
Panasonic LUMIX S1II body
- Why pick it
- A tall 3:2 source at 60p counts for more to you than native portrait 4K crop dimensions.
- A compatible L-mount setup you already have, or a qualified USB-SSD workflow, is central to your work.
- The catch
- A full-height 9:16 crop of 5.1K60 leaves 1908×3392, which is below 2160×3840. It weighs 800g before the lens.
Canon EOS R6 Mark III body
- Why pick it
- At ordinary speed, 7K 3:2 gives more room for a detailed portrait crop or for reframing.
- Higher-resolution stills and a body 101g lighter suit the Canon lens setup you have in mind.
- The catch
- 7K 3:2 tops out at 29.97p. LP-E6P is needed for full functions, and older batteries or BG-R10 bring restrictions.
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What this page compares
Panasonic S1II vs Canon R6 Mark III for video in two orientations, plus stills. Weigh tall 60p, portrait crop limits, backup modes and the accessories you already own.
These more capable full-frame hybrids compete for buyers with serious stills and video work. Each has an advantage of its own once the buyer settles portrait output, capture speed and the supporting system.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Shoot tall 3:2 footage at 60p
S1II provides 5.1K 3:2 at 60p.
- Panasonic LUMIX S1II body
- Better fit
- Canon EOS R6 Mark III body
- Caution
Keep more portrait pixels from an ordinary-speed 3:2 take
Canon’s 7K 3:2 source is larger.
- Panasonic LUMIX S1II body
- Good
- Canon EOS R6 Mark III body
- Better fit
Carry more stills pixels in a lighter body
Canon saves 101g and has larger still dimensions.
- Panasonic LUMIX S1II body
- Good
- Canon EOS R6 Mark III body
- Better fit
Assume every advanced mode has two identical copies
Each has stated limits on duplication.
- Panasonic LUMIX S1II body
- Not suitable
- Canon EOS R6 Mark III body
- Not suitable
In practice
Differences you will notice
Decide which cut of the clip has to keep its detail
After a full-height 9:16 crop, S1II’s 5.1K 3:2 at 60p leaves 1908×3392. That is enough for a 1080×1920 portrait edit and slower playback, though not for native 2160×3840 portrait 4K. R6 Mark III’s 7K 3:2 at up to 29.97p leaves 2592×4608, which gives a detailed portrait output more room. So a dance performance you need in both horizontal and vertical form comes down to a real choice between capture speed and crop dimensions. Do not mix up Canon’s separate 7K RAW 60 mode with its 3:2 MP4 mode. Frame the subject for both deliveries before you choose the source.
How we worked this out
Uses 3392×9/16=1908 and 4608×9/16=2592, with exact aspect ratios and rates. It claims no automatic tracking and no image-quality equivalence.
On a stills-led trip, the lighter body can win out over the video appeal
On the stated body weights with battery and card, R6 Mark III is 101g lighter, and it records 6960×4640 stills against S1II’s 6000×4000. That works out to 16% more pixels along each edge, handy when a sharp travel photograph needs straightening or cropping. It does not prove better measured detail or autofocus. The comparison also leaves out lens weight and relies on each manufacturer’s specified card basis. S1II is worth carrying if you regularly use its tall 60p or L-mount workflow. Canon is the stronger pick when the trip is mostly stills with occasional ordinary-speed video.
How we worked this out
101g is 800-699, and 6960/6000=1.16. The manufacturers’ weight bases differ in card type, and lenses are excluded. No measured quality claim.
The most advanced recording setting may not be the safest
Each body pairs CFexpress Type B with SD, yet you should read their backup limits before an event that cannot be repeated. S1II rules out duplication for formats the SD side cannot record and for specified proxy or loop use. Canon rules out identical internal copies for RAW and high-frame-rate movies. Picking a headline mode can thus cost you the second copy you expected from two slots. When that protection matters, choose a supported duplication mode and verify the cards ahead of the event. If the format you need cannot duplicate, plan a separate copying routine and do not assume the second slot is recording it.
How we worked this out
Based on the exact manufacturer duplication exclusions. It does not claim that every other mode duplicates or that two copies prevent every loss.
Option A
Panasonic, DC-S1M2BODY9
Panasonic LUMIX S1II body
A tall 3:2 source at 60p counts for more to you than native portrait 4K crop dimensions.
- Best for
- A tall 3:2 source at 60p counts for more to you than native portrait 4K crop dimensions.
Facts we checked
- Tall 60p source: 5088×3392 3:2
- Tall 30p source: 5952×3968
- Full-height 9:16 at 30p: 2232×3968
- Large stills and body weight: 6000×4000,800g
Option B
Canon, 7084C002
Canon EOS R6 Mark III body
At ordinary speed, 7K 3:2 gives more room for a detailed portrait crop or for reframing.
- Best for
- At ordinary speed, 7K 3:2 gives more room for a detailed portrait crop or for reframing.
Facts we checked
- Tall 60p source: 7K 3:2 stops at 29.97p
- Tall 30p source: 6912×4608 MP4
- Full-height 9:16 at 30p: 2592×4608
- Large stills and body weight: 6960×4640,699g
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX S1II body | Canon EOS R6 Mark III body | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tall 60p source | 5088×3392 3:2 | 7K 3:2 stops at 29.97p | The faster route to a tall source is Panasonic’s. |
| Tall 30p source | 5952×3968 | 6912×4608 MP4 | At ordinary speed, Canon gives more room for a portrait crop. |
| Full-height 9:16 at 30p | 2232×3968 | 2592×4608 | Before any further crop, each is above portrait 4K dimensions. |
| Large stills and body weight | 6000×4000,800g | 6960×4640,699g | Canon is 101g lighter and has more nominal still pixels. |
| Duplicate recording | Restricted by SD format, proxy and loop settings | RAW and high-frame-rate movie duplication excluded | Neither camera’s slot count ensures duplicate copies in every headline mode. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Panasonic LUMIX S1II body
- Card recording is disabled in USB-SSD mode. Optional DMW-XLR2 is needed for 32-bit float audio.
With Canon EOS R6 Mark III body
- Plan for compatible Type B and SD media. Identical internal copies cannot be made of RAW or high-frame-rate movies.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
Your current camera cannot meet the need for tall 60p
Go with Panasonic LUMIX S1II body. S1II delivers it, with a limit on portrait resolution.
Stills and crop room at ordinary speed come first
Go with Canon EOS R6 Mark III body. Canon brings larger files and a lighter body.
Decision guide
Before you buy
You want slower playback and a detailed portrait version from one take, yet the biggest source is not always the fastest.
What this page can’t tell you
- No benchmark compares autofocus or thermal behavior.
- Pixel dimensions say nothing of measured image detail.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the mirrorless cameras we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
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Panasonic LUMIX S1II body
A tall 3:2 source at 60p counts for more to you than native portrait 4K crop dimensions.
A compatible L-mount setup you already have, or a qualified USB-SSD workflow, is central to your work.
See price & reviews on AmazonCanon EOS R6 Mark III body
At ordinary speed, 7K 3:2 gives more room for a detailed portrait crop or for reframing.
Higher-resolution stills and a body 101g lighter suit the Canon lens setup you have in mind.
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