Canon R6 vs Panasonic GH1

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon R6 versus Panasonic GH1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the R6 (Full frame) and GH1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The R6 was launched 11 years after the GH1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the R6 scores against the GH1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The complete galleries are available at Canon R6 Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R6 features external dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH1 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Canon R6 versus Panasonic GH1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the R6 vs the GH1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the R6 and GH1 is 61 and 81 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 and GH1.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R6 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon R6 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger R6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.