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Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
83
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Replaced the Canon M6
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Updated by Panasonic GF3
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Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon M6 MII versus Panasonic GF2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and GF2 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The M6 MII was revealed 8 years after the GF2 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the M6 MII grades vs the GF2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Panasonic GF2

 M6 MII GF2 
IntroducedAugust 2019February 2011More modern by 104 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Canon M6 MII

 GF2 M6 MII 

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Panasonic GF2

 M6 MII GF2 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 MII has got physical measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M6 MII versus Panasonic GF2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the M6 MII and the GF2.

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M6 MII and GF2 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 MII and GF2.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M6 MII having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon M6 MII will offer more detail because of its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent M6 MII is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII Portrait photography info
Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography info
83
manual focus
great resolution (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 MII Street photography information
Panasonic GF2 Street photography information
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
65
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII Sports photography features
Panasonic GF2 Sports photography features
71
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
great resolution (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (305 shots)
38
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery pack (300 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII Travel photography info
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography info
74
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
great resolution (33 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery power (305 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
52
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Landscape photography camera
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
great resolution (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (305 per charge)
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 MII Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GF2 Vlogging highlights
37
touch screen
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
32
touchscreen enabled
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone port
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Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Panasonic GF2
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS M6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-08-28 2011-02-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6960 x 4640 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 23 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 408g (0.90 pounds) 310g (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 506
Other
Battery life 305 photographs 300 photographs
Type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $849 $330