Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GH1

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon M6 MII and Panasonic GH1, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and GH1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The M6 MII was revealed 10 years after the GH1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon M6 MII being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M6 MII matches up versus the GH1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M6 MII Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 MII features external dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH1 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Canon M6 MII and Panasonic GH1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the M6 MII against the GH1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M6 MII and GH1 is 83 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 MII and GH1.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M6 MII with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon M6 MII will give extra detail because of its extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger M6 MII is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.