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Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
83
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Superseded the Canon M6
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF5
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Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon M6 MII versus Panasonic GF3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and GF3 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The M6 MII was launched 8 years later than the GF3 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the M6 MII scores against the GF3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Panasonic GF3

 M6 MII GF3 
ReleasedAugust 2019August 2011Fresher by 98 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Canon M6 MII

 GF3 M6 MII 

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Panasonic GF3

 M6 MII GF3 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M6 MII features exterior 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) while the Panasonic GF3 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

See the Canon M6 MII versus Panasonic GF3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the M6 MII vs the GF3.

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M6 MII and GF3 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 MII and GF3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M6 MII because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon M6 MII will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer M6 MII will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII Portrait photography information
Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography information
83
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
55
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M6 MII
Street photography with Panasonic GF3
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
70
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M6 MII
Sports photography with Panasonic GF3
71
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
fantastic megapixels (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery (305 CIPA)
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M6 MII
Travel photography with Panasonic GF3
74
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
fantastic megapixels (33 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery (305 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
58
includes touch to focus
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (300 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII Landscape photography features
Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography features
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
fantastic megapixels (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery (305 shots)
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen functionality
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
32
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external mic support
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Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Panasonic GF3
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS M6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-08-28 2011-08-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 Venus Engine FHD
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 33MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 23 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m (at ISO 100) 6.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 408 gr (0.90 pounds) 264 gr (0.58 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 459
Other
Battery life 305 images 300 images
Battery style 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $849 $360