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Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic G7

Portability
83
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Replaced the Canon M6
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Released May 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic G6
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Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic G7 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic G7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and G7 (16MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and G7 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M6 MII was announced 4 years after the G7 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon M6 MII being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M6 MII matches up versus the G7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Panasonic G7

 M6 MII G7 
ReleasedAugust 2019May 2015More modern by 53 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Canon M6 MII

 G7 M6 MII 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Panasonic G7

 M6 MII G7 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 MII has outer dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic G7 has proportions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the M6 MII versus the G7.

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M6 MII and G7 is 83 and 71 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M6 MII and G7.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M6 MII having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon M6 MII will give extra detail with its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger M6 MII is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M6 MII
Portrait photography with Panasonic G7
83
has manual focus
fantastic MP (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
72
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 MII Street photography highlights
Panasonic G7 Street photography highlights
81
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII Sports photography details
Panasonic G7 Sports photography details
72
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
fantastic MP (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (305 shots)
55
silent mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (350 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII Travel photography info
Panasonic G7 Travel photography info
74
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
fantastic MP (33 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery life (305 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
71
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (350 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII Landscape photography information
Panasonic G7 Landscape photography information
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
fantastic MP (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (305 shots)
67
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M6 MII
Vlogging with Panasonic G7
37
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
72
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Panasonic G7
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS M6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-08-28 2015-05-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6960 x 4640 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 143 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 23 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m (at ISO 100) 9.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 408g (0.90 pounds) 410g (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 305 shots 350 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $849 $800