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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH4

Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
92
Overall
84
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Canon R6
Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH5
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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH4 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH4, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the R6 II (24MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the R6 II (Full frame) and GH4 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The R6 II was unveiled 8 years later than the GH4 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the R6 II matches up vs the GH4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Panasonic GH4

 R6 II GH4 
IntroducedNovember 2022February 2014More recent by 107 months
Screen resolution1620k1036kClearer screen (+584k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Canon R6 II

 GH4 R6 II 

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Panasonic GH4

 R6 II GH4 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 II has got outside dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Panasonic GH4 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the R6 II and the GH4.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R6 II and GH4 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH4 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R6 II and GH4.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R6 II using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon R6 II will provide you with greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer R6 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH4 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 II Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH4 Portrait photography info
87
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
71
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R6 II
Street photography with Panasonic GH4
79
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (102,400)
71
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (560g)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 II Sports photography information
Panasonic GH4 Sports photography information
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
low battery life (360 shots)
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R6 II
Travel photography with Panasonic GH4
73
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (360 CIPA)
77
lighter than competitors (560g)
environment proofing
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 II Landscape photography info
Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography info
83
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
low battery life (360 per charge)
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II Vlogging advice
Panasonic GH4 Vlogging advice
80
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
71
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
features face detection focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
lighter than competitors (560 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Canon R6 II vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Panasonic GH4
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-11-02 2014-02-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IX
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 102400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 4897 49
Cross focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 35 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.67x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 17.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum 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 @ 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 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 lb) 560g (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 791
Other
Battery life 360 photos 500 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two 1
Launch price $2,499 $1,500