Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX7

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX7, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the M6 (APS-C) and GX7 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The M6 was manufactured 3 years later than the GX7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M6 grades vs the GX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The entire galleries are provided at Canon M6 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon M6 features exterior dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has specifications of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Canon M6 vs Panasonic GX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the M6 against the GX7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M6 and GX7 is 84 and 81 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M6 and GX7.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M6 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon M6 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern M6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.