Canon 6D MII vs Panasonic L1
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Canon 6D MII vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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Canon 6D MII vs Panasonic L1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 6D Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The complete galleries are available at Canon 6D MII Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Panasonic L1
6D MII | L1 | |||
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Released | June 2017 | ![]() | April 2007 | More modern by 125 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 207k | Sharper display (+833k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Canon 6D MII
L1 | 6D MII |
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Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Panasonic L1
6D MII | L1 | |||
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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).
Examine the Canon 6D MII versus Panasonic L1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon 6D MII vs Panasonic L1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-L1-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-L1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-L1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 6D MII vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 6D MII vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 6D MII vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-Mark-II-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-L1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 6D MII vs Panasonic L1 Specifications
Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 | |
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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 |