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Canon 6D MII vs Panasonic L1

Portability
59
Imaging
75
Features
92
Overall
81
Canon EOS 6D Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Canon 6D MII vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
  • Released June 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon 6D
Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Released April 2007
Photography Glossary

Canon 6D MII vs Panasonic L1 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon 6D MII versus Panasonic L1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and L1 (7MP) and the 6D MII (Full frame) and L1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The 6D MII was released 10 years after the L1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the 6D MII grades versus the L1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Panasonic L1

 6D MII L1 
ReleasedJune 2017April 2007More modern by 125 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k207kSharper display (+833k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Canon 6D MII

 L1 6D MII 

Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Panasonic L1

 6D MII L1 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Canon 6D MII vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 6D MII has got 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 L1 has dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 6D MII against the L1.

Canon 6D MII vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 6D MII and L1 is 59 and 65 respectively.

Canon 6D MII vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D MII and L1.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 6D MII due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon 6D MII will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 19MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer 6D MII is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 6D MII vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D MII vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 6D MII
Portrait photography with Panasonic L1
85
manual focus
MP count high (26 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
55
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 6D MII
Street photography with Panasonic L1
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (40,000)
58
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (606 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D MII Sports photography details
Panasonic L1 Sports photography details
87
has image stabilization
MP count high (26 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (1,200 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
41
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D MII Travel photography features
Panasonic L1 Travel photography features
78
great battery (1,200 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count high (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
50
lighter than competition in class (606 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (7 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D MII Landscape photography info
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography info
85
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization
MP count high (26MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (40,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great battery (1,200 shots)
48
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D MII Vlogging highlights
Panasonic L1 Vlogging highlights
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 6D MII vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D MII and Panasonic L1
 Canon EOS 6D Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS 6D Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2017-06-29 2007-04-11
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 7 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 3136 x 2352
Maximum native ISO 40000 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 45 3
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 250 45
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 207k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.5 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 765 grams (1.69 pounds) 606 grams (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2862 not tested
Other
Battery life 1200 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,799 $1,500