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Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH5 II

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
89
Overall
73

Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH5 II Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Launched July 2020
  • Replacement is Canon R6 II
Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released July 2021
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH5
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH6
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Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH5 II Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon R6 versus Panasonic GH5 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the GH5 II (20MP) is very comparable but the R6 (Full frame) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The R6 was revealed 12 months before the GH5 II which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the R6 grades versus the GH5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Panasonic GH5 II

 R6 GH5 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Canon R6

 GH5 II R6 
ReleasedJuly 2021July 2020Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution1840k1620kClearer display (+220k dot)

Common features in the Canon R6 and Panasonic GH5 II

 R6 GH5 II 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH5 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon R6 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) and the Panasonic GH5 II has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R6 versus Panasonic GH5 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the R6 compared to the GH5 II.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH5 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the R6 and GH5 II is 61 and 59 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH5 II top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH5 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 and GH5 II.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The R6 has the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The older R6 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH5 II sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Portrait photography camera
84
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH5 II as a Street photography camera
78
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (102,400)
74
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography information
Panasonic GH5 II Sports photography information
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
terrible battery life (360 CIPA)
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH5 II Travel photography advice
67
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (360 per charge)
69
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers 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 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 II Landscape photography highlights
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
terrible battery life (360 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
bad battery pack (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R6
Vlogging with Panasonic GH5 II
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
76
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4992 x 3744 pxls)
includes external microphone support
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Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Panasonic GH5 II
 Canon EOS R6Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R6 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II
Also referred to as - Lumix DC-GH5M2
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-07-09 2021-07-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic X -
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 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 102400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 6072 225
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 17 108
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4992x3744
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 727g (1.60 pounds)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1136
Other
Battery life 360 shots 400 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Two Two
Cost at release $2,499 $1,700