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Canon R6 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Canon R6 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase 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
  • Announced July 2020
  • Refreshed by Canon R6 II
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic G5
  • Successor is Panasonic G7
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Canon R6 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon R6 and Panasonic G6, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and G6 (16MP) and the R6 (Full frame) and G6 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The R6 was brought out 7 years after the G6 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the R6 matches up against the G6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Panasonic G6

 R6 G6 
IntroducedJuly 2020April 2013More modern by 88 months
Display resolution1620k1036kSharper display (+584k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Canon R6

 G6 R6 

Common features in the Canon R6 and Panasonic G6

 R6 G6 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R6 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R6 comes with external measurements 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 G6 has proportions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Canon R6 and Panasonic G6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the R6 versus the G6.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R6 and G6 is 61 and 74 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 and G6.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R6 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon R6 will give more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger R6 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography highlights
84
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography info
Panasonic G6 Street photography info
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (102,400)
73
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G6 Sports photography factors
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
terrible battery life (360 CIPA)
56
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R6
Travel photography with Panasonic G6
67
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (360 shots)
72
provides touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R6
Landscape photography with Panasonic G6
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery life (360 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging features
Panasonic G6 Vlogging features
79
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
73
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
no image stabilization
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Canon R6 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Panasonic G6
 Canon EOS R6Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-07-09 2013-04-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 102400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 6072 23
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 17 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 pounds) 390 gr (0.86 pounds)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery life 360 photos 340 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Price at release $2,499 $750