Canon M6 vs Panasonic GH2

On this page, we are comparing the Canon M6 and Panasonic GH2, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and GH2 (16MP) and the M6 (APS-C) and GH2 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The M6 was brought out 5 years later than the GH2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon M6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M6 grades vs the GH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The entire galleries are available at Canon M6 Gallery and Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon M6 has 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) whilst the Panasonic GH2 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M6 and Panasonic GH2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the M6 versus the GH2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and GH2 is 84 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 and GH2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M6 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon M6 will result in greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher M6 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.