Canon R7 vs Panasonic G6
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![Canon EOS R7 front Canon EOS R7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-R7/Canon-R7-front.jpg)
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Canon R7 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
- Announced May 2022
(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
- Announced April 2013
- Previous Model is Panasonic G5
- Replacement is Panasonic G7
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Canon R7 vs Panasonic G6 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Canon R7 versus Panasonic G6, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and G6 (16MP) and the R7 (APS-C) and G6 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.
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The R7 was manufactured 9 years after the G6 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the R7 grades against the G6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon R7 vs Panasonic G6 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R7 Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Panasonic G6
R7 | G6 | |||
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Announced | May 2022 | ![]() | April 2013 | Newer by 111 months |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1036k | Sharper display (+584k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Canon R7
G6 | R7 |
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Common features in the Canon R7 and Panasonic G6
R7 | G6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display dimension | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon R7 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R7 comes with outside dimensions of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon R7 versus Panasonic G6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the R7 against the G6.
![Canon R7 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison Canon R7 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R7-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G6-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the R7 and G6 is 64 and 74 respectively.
![Canon R7 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison Canon R7 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R7-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon R7 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R7 and G6.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R7 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon R7 will produce more detail due to its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger R7 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon R7 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison Canon R7 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-R7-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon R7 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon R7 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon R7 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R7-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon R7 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications
Canon EOS R7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon EOS R7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2022-05-24 | 2013-04-24 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 33 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 32000 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 651 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 35 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3.00 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,620 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.72x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 15.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.50 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 340 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 180 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 90 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 612 gr (1.35 pounds) | 390 gr (0.86 pounds) |
Dimensions | 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 660 images | 340 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6NH | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Double UHS-II SD card slot | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Cost at launch | $1,499 | $750 |