Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX9
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Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 112 x 68 x 45mm
- Announced February 2017
- Superseded the Canon M3
- Successor is Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
- Introduced February 2018
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Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon M6 and Panasonic GX9, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is pretty close but the M6 (APS-C) and GX9 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.
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The M6 was revealed 12 months earlier than the GX9 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M6 scores vs the GX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX9 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M6 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The full galleries are available at Canon M6 Gallery and Panasonic GX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Panasonic GX9
M6 | GX9 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Canon M6
GX9 | M6 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | ![]() | February 2017 | Fresher by 12 months |
Screen resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper screen (+200k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M6 and Panasonic GX9
M6 | GX9 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon M6 offers physical dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic GX9 has sizing of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).
Check out the Canon M6 and Panasonic GX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the M6 and the GX9.
![Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M6-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-GX9-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M6 and GX9 is 84 and 82 respectively.
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Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 and GX9.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M6 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon M6 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older M6 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-M6-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-GX9-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M6-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-GX9-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications
Canon EOS M6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon EOS M6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2017-02-15 | 2018-02-13 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 7 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 23 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,240k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,760k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390 gr (0.86 pounds) | 407 gr (0.90 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1317 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 photos | 260 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $679 | $1,000 |