Canon R6 vs Panasonic G1

Let's take a closer look at the Canon R6 vs Panasonic G1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and G1 (12MP) and the R6 (Full frame) and G1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R6 was unveiled 11 years later than the G1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the R6 scores vs the G1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The full galleries are available at Canon R6 Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon R6 has external dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the R6 against the G1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the R6 and G1 is 61 and 82 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R6 and G1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R6 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon R6 will give you extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent R6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.