Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GF3
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Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon M6
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GF3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M6 MII Gallery and Panasonic GF3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Panasonic GF3
M6 MII | GF3 | |||
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Released | August 2019 | August 2011 | Fresher by 98 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Canon M6 MII
GF3 | M6 MII |
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Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Panasonic GF3
M6 MII | GF3 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | |
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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 |