Canon R100 vs Panasonic GF6
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Canon R100 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
- Introduced May 2023
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Launched April 2013
- Replaced the Panasonic GF5
- Refreshed by Panasonic GF7
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In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon R100 versus Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the R100 (APS-C) and GF6 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe R100 was unveiled 10 years after the GF6 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the R100 matches up against the GF6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Panasonic GF6
| R100 | GF6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2023 |  | April 2013 | More modern by 124 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Canon R100
| GF6 | R100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon R100 and Panasonic GF6
| R100 | GF6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3.00" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon R100 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R100 features external measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).
Compare the Canon R100 versus Panasonic GF6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the R100 vs the GF6.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R100 and GF6 is 76 and 87 respectively.
Canon R100 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R100 and GF6.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R100 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon R100 will offer you greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent R100 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Canon R100 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications
| Canon EOS R100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Canon EOS R100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2023-05-24 | 2013-04-08 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
| 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 | 24MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 3975 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 39 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3.00 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | - | 1/4000s |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/4000s | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.5fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6m at ISO 100 | 6.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/250s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 356g (0.78 pounds) | 323g (0.71 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 54 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 622 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 shots | 340 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E17 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $479 | $326 |