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Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH6

Portability
61
Imaging
73
Features
90
Overall
79
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 front
Portability
56
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH6 Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push 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
  • New Model is Canon R6 II
Panasonic GH6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5760 x 2880 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
  • Launched February 2022
  • Older Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH6 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH6, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the GH6 (25MP) is fairly close but the R6 (Full frame) and GH6 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The R6 was brought out 19 months earlier than the GH6 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the R6 scores vs the GH6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Panasonic GH6

 R6 GH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Canon R6

 GH6 R6 
LaunchedFebruary 2022July 2020Fresher by 19 months
Display resolution1840k1620kClearer display (+220k dot)

Common features in the Canon R6 and Panasonic GH6

 R6 GH6 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH6 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon R6 has physical dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH6 has specifications of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") with a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).

Compare the Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the R6 against the GH6.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R6 and GH6 is 61 and 56 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH6 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 and GH6.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R6 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GH6 will render greater detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older R6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH6 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GH6 Portrait photography highlights
83
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
79
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography factors
Panasonic GH6 Street photography factors
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (102,400)
74
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH6 as a Sports photography camera
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery life (360 CIPA)
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
not so great battery life (360 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH6 Travel photography advice
67
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (360 per charge)
68
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (360 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH6 as a Landscape photography camera
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
low battery life (360 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery life (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R6
Vlogging with Panasonic GH6
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
75
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (5760 x 2880 pixels)
includes external mic jack
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Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Panasonic GH6
 Canon EOS R6Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS R6 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-07-09 2022-02-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5776 x 4336
Max native ISO 102400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 6072 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 17 118
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p
Max video resolution 3840x2160 5760x2880
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lb) 823 grams (1.81 lb)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 360 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Launch cost $2,499 $2,198