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Predecessor: |
Panasonic GF3
GF3 vs GF5
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Canon EOS M3
EOS M3 vs EOS M6
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Successor: |
Panasonic GF6
GF5 vs GF6
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Canon EOS M6 Mark II
EOS M6 vs EOS M6 Mark II
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Model Number: |
GF5 |
EOS M6 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$749.00 |
$899.99 |
Street Price: |
$449.95 |
$399.00 |
Date Available: |
2012-06-15 |
2017-04-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
12.8 oz
(364 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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18.3 oz
(520 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
4.2 x
2.6 x
1.4 in.
(108 x
67 x
37 mm)
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4.4 x
2.7 x
1.8 in.
(112 x
68 x
45 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
Live MOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Panasonic |
Canon |
Effective Megapixels: |
12.1 |
24.2 |
Sensor Format: |
4/3 |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.33 microns |
3.72 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.0x |
1.6x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: |
61 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
21.4 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.6 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
618 |
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Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672
(10.7 MP,
3:2), 4000 x 2248
(9.0 MP,
16:9), 2816 x 2112
(5.9 MP,
4:3), 2816 x 1880
(5.3 MP,
3:2), 2816 x 1584
(4.5 MP,
16:9), 2992 x 2992
(9.0 MP,
1:1), 2112 x 2112
(4.5 MP,
1:1), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1360
(2.8 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1504 x 1504
(2.3 MP,
1:1), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1064
(1.7 MP,
3:2), 1600 x 904
(1.4 MP,
Other), 1440 x 1440
(2.1 MP,
1:1) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 3984 x 2656
(10.6 MP,
3:2), 2976 x 1984
(5.9 MP,
3:2), 2400 x 1600
(3.8 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 3368
(20.2 MP,
16:9), 3984 x 2240
(8.9 MP,
16:9), 2976 x 1680
(5.0 MP,
Other), 2397 x 1344
(3.2 MP,
16:9), 5328 x 4000
(21.3 MP,
4:3), 2656 x 1992
(5.3 MP,
4:3), 2112 x 1600
(3.4 MP,
Other), 4000 x 4000
(16.0 MP,
1:1), 2656 x 2656
(7.1 MP,
1:1), 1984 x 1984
(3.9 MP,
1:1), 1600 x 1600
(2.6 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), .CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
4.0 |
9.2 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/60i (sensor output is 30p))
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (30p)
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1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2 ch) / MP4 (Audio format: AAC 2 ch) |
MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
No |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Micro Four Thirds |
Canon EF-M |
Lens: |
Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S. |
Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
84mm
|
24 -
72mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
14 -
42mm
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15 -
45mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
3.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/22 |
f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/6.3 - f/40 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity
7.9 in to Infinity
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25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
37.0mm |
49.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint |
Hybrid PDAF/CDAF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Maximum 49 AF points, Face+Tracking AF, Smooth Zone AF, 1-point AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
No / LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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Optional external EVF-DC1 or EVF-DC2 connects via hot shoe. |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
|
1,040,000 dots
(346,700 px)
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Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
160 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 160-6400 in 1/3EV steps, extendable to 12800; Intelligent ISO |
Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Light Bulb, White Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
Evaluative (384 zones), Center-weighted, Partial (10%), Spot (2%) |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Scene Guide: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, One Point Color. |
Creative Assist, Scene (Self-Portrait, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Food, Panning, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight), Creative Filters (Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Fish-eye Effect, Art Bold effect, Water Painting effect, Toy Camera effect, Miniature effect (Stills and Movie), High Dynamic Range), 2 Custom User Settings |
Self Timer: |
2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds |
10, 2 or custom seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Auto (E-TTL II), Manual Flash On/Off (3 flash power output settings); Slow Synchro; FE Lock, Red-eye Reduction |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
5.0 m /
16.4 ft.
|
5.0 m /
16.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent; GN 6.3 (ISO 160, m) |
GN= 5m (16.4 ft.) at ISO 100; range depends on lens aperture |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
Compatible with UHS-I standard |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, RAW+JPEG |
.CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2 ch) / MP4 (Audio format: AAC 2 ch) |
MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Optional wired (RS-60E3), IR (RC-6) or Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type C) |
Micro-B USB, Micro (Type-D) HDMI, 3.5mm external mic jack, wired remote jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.45 |
0.52 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.42 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
4 |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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0.53 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
4.0 |
9.2 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
5 |
27 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
|
9.3 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
|
17 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
|
9.4 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
|
16 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.18 seconds |
0.13 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.074 seconds |
0.122 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.41 seconds |
0.44 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.066 seconds |
0.061 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full AF shutter lag, Wide-area = 0.189s |
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Startup Time: |
1.4 seconds |
1.2 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.6 seconds |
1.2 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
4.8 seconds |
2.7 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
330 shots |
295 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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85 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary 7.2v 940mAh |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
|
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
|
No |
Included Software: |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.2 AE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver |
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OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
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Notes & Features: |
Newly developed 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor and redesigned Venus Engine. The noise reduction system includes a combination 3DNR (3D Noise Reduction) and MNR (Multi-process Noise Reduction). Available in black, white and red later this year. |
Available in black or silver. |