Panasonic GM1 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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Panasonic GM1 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Panasonic GM1 advantages over Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Bigger pixels
~ 3.77 vs 3.23 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Thinner
30 mm vs 49 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
279g vs 538g
Lighter weight
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Canon EOS M6 Mark II advantages over Panasonic GM1

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

305 vs 230 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/200 vs 1/50 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
5 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
32.5 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 9.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
48 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
14.0 fps vs 10.3 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
26 vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Large Four Thirds sensor is impressive for a camera this small; Shares sensor and processor of GX7; Excellent image quality with class-leading high ISO performance; Responsive all-around performer; AF system is fast and accurate; Easy to use and responsive touchscreen; Built-in Wi-Fi with remote control and sharing features; Lightweight and pocketable design makes it easy to carry everywhere.
Can be awkward to use with larger lenses; Rear dial is easy to accidentally press; Lacks a hot-shoe for EVF or external flash; Weak built-in flash; 1/50s flash sync; No 1080p60 video; No external headphone jack or mic input.
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The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-PL6

Panasonic GM1

Olympus E-PL6

$479
4/3

Focus peaking
Built-in Wi-Fi

$299
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GM1 vs Olympus E-PL6

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Olympus E-PL6

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$299
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Panasonic GM5

Panasonic GM1

Panasonic GM5

$479
4/3

Less expensive
Internal flash

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic GM5

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Panasonic GM5

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$898
4/3

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Panasonic GM5

Compared to Panasonic GF7

Panasonic GM1

Panasonic GF7

$479
4/3

$590
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic GF7

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Panasonic GF7

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$590
4/3

Lens selection
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Panasonic GF7

Compared to Sony A6400

Panasonic GM1

Sony A6400

$479
4/3

Lens selection
Fast startup

$798
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic GM1 vs Sony A6400

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6400

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

$798
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6400

Compared to Sony A6100

Panasonic GM1

Sony A6100

$479
4/3

Lens selection
Thinner

$648
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic GM1 vs Sony A6100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6100

$849
APS-C

More pixels
Faster JPEG shooting

$648
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6100

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