Canon M6 vs Panasonic GH1
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![Canon EOS M6 front Canon EOS M6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-M6/Canon-M6-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH1/Panasonic-GH1-front.jpg)
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Canon M6 vs Panasonic GH1 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
- Introduced February 2017
- Replaced the Canon M3
- Replacement is Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Launched July 2009
- New Model is Panasonic GH2
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Canon M6 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview
Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon M6 and Panasonic GH1, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the M6 (APS-C) and GH1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.
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The M6 was revealed 7 years after the GH1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M6 scores versus the GH1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon M6 vs Panasonic GH1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The full galleries are provided at Canon M6 Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Panasonic GH1
M6 | GH1 | |||
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Launched | February 2017 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 93 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Canon M6
GH1 | M6 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Common features in the Canon M6 and Panasonic GH1
M6 | GH1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies |
Canon M6 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 features outer measurements of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while 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).
Compare the Canon M6 and Panasonic GH1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the M6 vs the GH1.
![Canon M6 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison Canon M6 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M6-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH1-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M6 and GH1 is 84 and 81 respectively.
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Canon M6 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M6 and GH1.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M6 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon M6 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer M6 provides an edge in sensor tech.
![Canon M6 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison Canon M6 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-M6-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon M6 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon M6 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon M6 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M6-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH1-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 GH1 Specifications
Canon EOS M6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS M6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2017-02-15 | 2009-07-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 7 | Venus Engine HD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 18.89 x 14.48mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 273.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 23 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.50 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390 gr (0.86 lb) | 385 gr (0.85 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 78 | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | 21.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | 1317 | 772 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 images | 320 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $679 | $949 |