Canon M10 vs Panasonic G6
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Canon M10 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
- Introduced October 2015
- Updated by Canon M100
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Old Model is Panasonic G5
- Later Model is Panasonic G7

Canon M10 vs Panasonic G6 Overview
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.

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.

Canon M10 vs Panasonic G6 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Panasonic G6
M10 | G6 | |||
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Introduced | October 2015 | ![]() | April 2013 | More modern by 31 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1036k | Clearer screen (+4k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Canon M10
G6 | M10 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Canon M10 and Panasonic G6
M10 | G6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon M10 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison
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.

Canon M10 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon M10 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M10 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications
Canon EOS M10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS M10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2015-10-12 | 2013-04-24 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 23 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.6 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 301 gr (0.66 pounds) | 390 gr (0.86 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 65 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | 21.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | 753 | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 255 images | 340 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $599 | $750 |