Canon 6D MII vs Panasonic FS12

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon 6D MII vs Panasonic FS12, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and FS12 (12MP) and the 6D MII (Full frame) and FS12 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The 6D MII was released 8 years later than the FS12 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 6D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 6D MII matches up against the FS12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 6D Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 6D MII Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 6D MII features physical measurements of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 6D MII compared to the FS12.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6D MII and FS12 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6D MII and FS12.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 6D MII because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 6D MII will give greater detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern 6D MII provides an edge in sensor tech.