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Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
83
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Older Model is Canon M6
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Revealed February 2018
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Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GX9, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and GX9 (20MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and GX9 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The M6 MII was launched 19 months after the GX9 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the M6 MII matches up versus the GX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Panasonic GX9

 M6 MII GX9 
RevealedAugust 2019February 2018Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Canon M6 MII

 GX9 M6 MII 
Screen resolution1240k1040kClearer screen (+200k dot)

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Panasonic GX9

 M6 MII GX9 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon M6 MII has exterior measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX9 has measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the M6 MII against the GX9.

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M6 MII and GX9 is 83 and 82 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M6 MII and GX9.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M6 MII because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon M6 MII will give more detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent M6 MII provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography factors
83
has manual focus
amazing MP (33 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
76
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 MII Street photography info
Panasonic GX9 Street photography info
81
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M6 MII
Sports photography with Panasonic GX9
72
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
amazing MP (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (305 CIPA)
73
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
low battery pack (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII Travel photography advice
Panasonic GX9 Travel photography advice
74
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
amazing MP (33MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery (305 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII Landscape photography features
Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography features
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3")
amazing MP (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (305 per charge)
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 MII Vlogging advice
Panasonic GX9 Vlogging advice
37
touch screen
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
35
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Panasonic GX9
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS M6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-08-28 2018-02-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 Venus Engine
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 33MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6960 x 4640 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 143 49
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 23 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 408 gr (0.90 lb) 407 gr (0.90 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 305 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $849 $1,000