Canon M6 vs Panasonic GM1
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Canon M6 vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 112 x 68 x 45mm
- Released February 2017
- Older Model is Canon M3
- Updated by Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
- Revealed December 2013
- Refreshed by Panasonic GM5
Canon M6 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon M6 and Panasonic GM1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the M6 (APS-C) and GM1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe M6 was revealed 3 years later than the GM1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the M6 scores versus the GM1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon M6 vs Panasonic GM1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M6 Gallery and Panasonic GM1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Panasonic GM1
M6 | GM1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2017 | December 2013 | Fresher by 39 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1036k | Clearer display (+4k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Canon M6
GM1 | M6 |
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Common features in the Canon M6 and Panasonic GM1
M6 | GM1 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Canon M6 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 has outside measurements of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic GM1 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Canon M6 and Panasonic GM1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M6 and the GM1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and GM1 is 84 and 93 respectively.
Canon M6 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 and GM1.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M6 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon M6 will give you more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer M6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Canon M6 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon M6 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications
Canon EOS M6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon EOS M6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2017-02-15 | 2013-12-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 7 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 23 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,036 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/50 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390 gr (0.86 lbs) | 204 gr (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 78 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 1317 | 660 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 images | 230 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $679 | $750 |