Canon 6D vs Panasonic GH6
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Canon 6D vs Panasonic GH6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Successor is Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 5760 x 2880 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
- Revealed February 2022
- Replaced the Panasonic GH5 II

Canon 6D vs Panasonic GH6 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon 6D vs Panasonic GH6, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6D (20MP) and the GH6 (25MP) is very comparable but the 6D (Full frame) and GH6 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

The 6D was released 10 years earlier than the GH6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GH6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 6D matches up vs the GH6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 6D vs Panasonic GH6 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 6D & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6. The complete galleries are available at Canon 6D Gallery & Panasonic GH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Panasonic GH6
6D | GH6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Canon 6D
GH6 | 6D | |||
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Revealed | February 2022 | ![]() | February 2013 | Newer by 109 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper display (+800k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 6D and Panasonic GH6
6D | GH6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Canon 6D vs Panasonic GH6 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 6D provides exterior measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Panasonic GH6 has specifications of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") with a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).
Compare the Canon 6D vs Panasonic GH6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 6D and the GH6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6D and GH6 is 59 and 56 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Panasonic GH6 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D and GH6.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 6D because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic GH6 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 6D will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 6D vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 6D vs Panasonic GH6 Specifications
Canon EOS 6D | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS 6D | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-02-12 | 2022-02-22 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5776 x 4336 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 250 | 118 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,840 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.5 frames/s | 14.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) | 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 5760x2880 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 770 gr (1.70 lbs) | 823 gr (1.81 lbs) |
Dimensions | 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") | 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 82 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2340 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1090 photos | 360 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6 | DMW-BLK22 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard) |
Card slots | 1 | Two |
Retail cost | $1,699 | $2,198 |