Canon M200 vs Panasonic G6

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon M200 versus Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and G6 (16MP) and the M200 (APS-C) and G6 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M200 was unveiled 6 years after the G6 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon M200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M200 scores against the G6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The full galleries are available at Canon M200 Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M200 enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M200 versus Panasonic G6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the M200 versus the G6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M200 and G6 is 88 and 74 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M200 and G6.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M200 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon M200 will give you extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher M200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.