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Canon M3 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
53
Features
79
Overall
63

Canon M3 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Refreshed by Canon M6
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic G5
  • Later Model is Panasonic G7
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Canon M3 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon M3 versus Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and G6 (16MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and G6 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The M3 was introduced 22 months after the G6 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the M3 grades versus the G6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Panasonic G6

 M3 G6 
ReleasedFebruary 2015April 2013More modern by 22 months
Display resolution1040k1036kClearer display (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Canon M3

 G6 M3 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Canon M3 and Panasonic G6

 M3 G6 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M3 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M3 comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has proportions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the M3 and the G6.

Canon M3 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M3 and G6 is 85 and 74 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M3 and G6.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M3 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon M3 will deliver extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer M3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M3 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Portrait photography camera
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography advice
Panasonic G6 Street photography advice
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
lack of image stabilization
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M3
Sports photography with Panasonic G6
61
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (4.2 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
56
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M3 Travel photography factors
Panasonic G6 Travel photography factors
73
offers touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
72
supports touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography details
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (250 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
67
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 Vlogging features
Panasonic G6 Vlogging features
80
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
lack of image stabilization
73
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
no image stabilization
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Canon M3 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Panasonic G6
 Canon EOS M3Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS M3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-02-06 2013-04-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 23 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.2 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 366 grams (0.81 pounds) 390 grams (0.86 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 61
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 11.5
DXO Low light rating 1169 639
Other
Battery life 250 photos 340 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $481 $750