Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX1
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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)
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Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX1 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
- Announced February 2017
- Old Model is Canon M3
- Refreshed by Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Updated by Panasonic GX7
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Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the M6 (APS-C) and GX1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.
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The M6 was launched 5 years later than the GX1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M6 matches up vs the GX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M6 Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Panasonic GX1
M6 | GX1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2017 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 61 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Canon M6
GX1 | M6 |
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Common features in the Canon M6 and Panasonic GX1
M6 | GX1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon M6 features physical measurements of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic GX1 has measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).
See the Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the M6 against the GX1.
![Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M6-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX1-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and GX1 is 84 and 87 respectively.
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Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M6 and GX1.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M6 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon M6 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher M6 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-M6-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M6-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX1-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 GX1 Specifications
Canon EOS M6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS M6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2017-02-15 | 2012-02-14 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 7 | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
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 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 23 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.60 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390g (0.86 lb) | 318g (0.70 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 78 | 55 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | 1317 | 703 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 pictures | 300 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $679 | $228 |