Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GX850
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Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
- Revealed August 2019
- Superseded the Canon M6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Revealed January 2017
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GX850 Overview
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.

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.

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GX850 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Panasonic GX850
M6 MII | GX850 | |||
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Revealed | August 2019 | ![]() | January 2017 | Newer by 33 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Canon M6 MII
GX850 | M6 MII | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Panasonic GX850
M6 MII | GX850 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Same screen resolution |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison
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.

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M6 MII vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2019-08-28 | 2017-01-04 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 8 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 33MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 23 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 14.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m (at ISO 100) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 408g (0.90 lb) | 269g (0.59 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 305 photographs | 210 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E17 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $849 | $548 |