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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G9

Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
92
Overall
84
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
61
Features
90
Overall
72

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Revealed November 2022
  • Succeeded the Canon R6
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Revealed November 2017
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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the G9 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the R6 II (Full frame) and G9 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The R6 II was introduced 5 years later than the G9 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the R6 II matches up vs the G9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Panasonic G9

 R6 II G9 
RevealedNovember 2022November 2017More recent by 61 months
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Canon R6 II

 G9 R6 II 

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Panasonic G9

 R6 II G9 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon R6 II has exterior measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has specifications of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the R6 II and the G9.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R6 II and G9 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 II and G9.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R6 II with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon R6 II will provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer R6 II will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 II Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography highlights
87
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
76
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 II Street photography information
Panasonic G9 Street photography information
79
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (102,400)
75
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 II Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Sports photography highlights
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery power (360 shots)
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 II Travel photography details
Panasonic G9 Travel photography details
73
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (360 shots)
70
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Landscape photography camera
83
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery power (360 per charge)
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II Vlogging features
Panasonic G9 Vlogging features
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
77
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone support
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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Panasonic G9
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-11-02 2017-11-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 102400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 4897 225
Cross type focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 35 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680g (1.50 lb) 658g (1.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 360 photos 400 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at release $2,499 $1,500