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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G2

Portability
61
Imaging
78
Features
92
Overall
83
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Announced November 2022
  • Superseded the Canon R6
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Superseded the Panasonic G1
  • Renewed by Panasonic G3
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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the R6 II (24MP) and G2 (12MP) and the R6 II (Full frame) and G2 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The R6 II was introduced 12 years after the G2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the R6 II grades versus the G2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Panasonic G2

 R6 II G2 
ReleasedNovember 2022July 2010More modern by 150 months
Screen resolution1620k460kCrisper screen (+1160k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Canon R6 II

 G2 R6 II 

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Panasonic G2

 R6 II G2 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon R6 II offers outside dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the R6 II versus the G2.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the R6 II and G2 is 61 and 72 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 II and G2.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R6 II using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon R6 II will show more detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger R6 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R6 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic G2
86
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R6 II
Street photography with Panasonic G2
78
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (102,400)
65
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (428g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 II Sports photography info
Panasonic G2 Sports photography info
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (360 per charge)
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 II Travel photography info
Panasonic G2 Travel photography info
73
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery power (360 CIPA)
58
provides focus by touch
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (428 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 II Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography factors
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery power (360 shots)
57
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G2 as a Vlogging camera
80
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
61
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focus
does have external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than average in class (428 grams)
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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Panasonic G2
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2022-11-02 2010-07-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 102400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 4897 -
Cross focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 35 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00" 3"
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 428g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 493
Other
Battery life 360 photos 360 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two Single
Retail price $2,499 $1,000