Canon M6 vs Panasonic GM5

Let's examine more closely at the Canon M6 versus Panasonic GM5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the M6 (APS-C) and GM5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The M6 was unveiled 2 years later than the GM5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M6 grades against the GM5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The full galleries are provided at Canon M6 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 features outer measurements 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 GM5 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the M6 vs the GM5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M6 and GM5 is 84 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M6 and GM5.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M6 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon M6 will give more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher M6 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.