Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GX850

Lets examine more closely at the Canon M6 MII versus Panasonic GX850, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and GX850 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M6 MII was unveiled 2 years after the GX850 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the M6 MII matches up vs the GX850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The full galleries are provided at Canon M6 MII Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 MII comes with external 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) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Canon M6 MII versus Panasonic GX850 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the M6 MII versus the GX850.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M6 MII and GX850 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M6 MII and GX850.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M6 MII having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon M6 MII will give more detail having an extra 17MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher M6 MII is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.