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Canon R6 vs Panasonic G100

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Canon R6 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Released July 2020
  • Renewed by Canon R6 II
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Announced June 2020
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Canon R6 vs Panasonic G100 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon R6 and Panasonic G100, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the G100 (20MP) is fairly similar but the R6 (Full frame) and G100 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The R6 was unveiled very close to the G100 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the R6 scores versus the G100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Panasonic G100

 R6 G100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Canon R6

 G100 R6 
Display resolution1840k1620kCrisper display (+220k dot)

Common features in the Canon R6 and Panasonic G100

 R6 G100 
AnnouncedJuly 2020June 2020Similar age
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R6 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon R6 enjoys outer measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Panasonic G100 has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the R6 vs the G100.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R6 and G100 is 61 and 81 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 and G100.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The R6 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
84
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography features
Panasonic G100 Street photography features
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (102,400)
78
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography details
Panasonic G100 Sports photography details
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery life (360 CIPA)
56
silent mode (1/16,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 Travel photography info
Panasonic G100 Travel photography info
67
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (360 per charge)
78
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography highlights
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
low battery life (360 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging details
Panasonic G100 Vlogging details
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 resolution)
has microphone port
no image stabilization
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Canon R6 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Panasonic G100
 Canon EOS R6Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R6 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-07-09 2020-06-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
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 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 102400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 6072 49
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 17 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x1920
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lb) 352 grams (0.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images 270 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Dual Single
Pricing at launch $2,499 $698