Canon 20D vs Panasonic GF6
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Canon 20D vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Launched April 2013
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF5
- Replacement is Panasonic GF7
Canon 20D vs Panasonic GF6 Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon 20D vs Panasonic GF6, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the 20D (APS-C) and GF6 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 20D was manufactured 9 years prior to the GF6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 20D matches up vs the GF6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 20D vs Panasonic GF6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 20D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 20D Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Panasonic GF6
20D | GF6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Canon 20D
GF6 | 20D | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | November 2004 | Newer by 102 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 118k | Sharper display (+922k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 20D and Panasonic GF6
20D | GF6 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon 20D vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon 20D enjoys outside measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).
Examine the Canon 20D vs Panasonic GF6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 20D vs the GF6.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 20D and GF6 is 59 and 87 respectively.
Canon 20D vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 20D and GF6.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 20D because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GF6 will offer more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 20D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon 20D vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications
Canon EOS 20D | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS 20D | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2004-11-03 | 2013-04-08 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 326 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 1.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 118 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 6.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 770 gr (1.70 pounds) | 323 gr (0.71 pounds) |
Dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 62 | 54 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.9 | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | 721 | 622 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $1,300 | $326 |