Canon M10 vs Panasonic G6

Below, we will be matching up the Canon M10 versus Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the G6 (16MP) is pretty similar but the M10 (APS-C) and G6 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The M10 was launched 2 years after the G6 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M10 matches up versus the G6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The complete galleries are available at Canon M10 Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon M10 comes with exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has sizing of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check the Canon M10 versus Panasonic G6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the M10 versus the G6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M10 and G6 is 88 and 74 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and G6.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M10 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon M10 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger M10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.