Canon R100 vs Panasonic GH6
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Canon R100 vs Panasonic GH6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
- Announced May 2023
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 5760 x 2880 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
- Launched February 2022
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GH5 II

Canon R100 vs Panasonic GH6 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Canon R100 versus Panasonic GH6, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the GH6 (25MP) is fairly close but the R100 (APS-C) and GH6 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

The R100 was manufactured 16 months later than the GH6 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the R100 grades versus the GH6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon R100 vs Panasonic GH6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R100 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6. The entire galleries are available at Canon R100 Gallery & Panasonic GH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Panasonic GH6
R100 | GH6 | |||
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Launched | May 2023 | ![]() | February 2022 | More recent by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Canon R100
GH6 | R100 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer display (+800k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon R100 and Panasonic GH6
R100 | GH6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3.00" | ![]() | 3.00" | Same display sizing |
Canon R100 vs Panasonic GH6 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon R100 provides exterior dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic GH6 has specifications of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") along with a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).
Analyze the Canon R100 versus Panasonic GH6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the R100 versus the GH6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R100 and GH6 is 76 and 56 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Panasonic GH6 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R100 and GH6.
As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The R100 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic GH6 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger R100 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon R100 vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R100 vs Panasonic GH6 Specifications
Canon EOS R100 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon EOS R100 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2023-05-24 | 2022-02-22 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 25 megapixel |
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 | 5776 x 4336 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 3975 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 39 | 118 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3.00 inches | 3.00 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,840k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 3,680k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | - | 1/8000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.5fps | 14.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6m at ISO 100 | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 5760x2880 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 356 gr (0.78 lb) | 823 gr (1.81 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") | 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photos | 360 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | DMW-BLK22 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard) |
Card slots | 1 | Two |
Pricing at launch | $479 | $2,198 |