Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic G7
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Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic G7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M6 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M6 MII Gallery & Panasonic G7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Panasonic G7
M6 MII | G7 | |||
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Released | August 2019 | May 2015 | More modern by 53 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Canon M6 MII
G7 | M6 MII | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Panasonic G7
M6 MII | G7 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Same 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).
Compare the Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic G7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic G7 Specifications
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | |
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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 |