Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GH3

Let's look closer at the Canon M6 MII versus Panasonic GH3, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and GH3 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The M6 MII was introduced 7 years after the GH3 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M6 MII being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M6 MII scores versus the GH3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M6 Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M6 MII Gallery & Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 MII comes with exterior measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic GH3 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Canon M6 MII versus Panasonic GH3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the M6 MII compared to the GH3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M6 MII and GH3 is 83 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M6 MII and GH3.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M6 MII with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon M6 MII will give you more detail using its extra 17MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent M6 MII provides a benefit in sensor tech.