Panasonic GX850 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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Panasonic GX850 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 GX850 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)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Thinner
33 mm vs 49 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
336g vs 538g
Lighter weight
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
114 vs 48 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Canon EOS M6 Mark II advantages over Panasonic GX850

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Fast startup
~0.90 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer video battery life
80 vs 20 minutes
Capture more video
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 210 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 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.23 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
32.5 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 9.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
14.0 fps vs 9.5 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
26 vs 17 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
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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
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

Impressive image quality; Sleek design; 4K video recording; Good overall performance; Tilting touchscreen; Enjoyable user experience.
No EVF; No hot shoe, Short 4K clip limit; MicroSD card slot, Poor battery life.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GM5

Panasonic GX850

Panasonic GM5

$548
4/3

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$898
4/3

Eye-level viewfinder
Fast startup

Compare Panasonic GX850 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 GX850

Panasonic GF7

$548
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$590
4/3

Fast startup
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Panasonic GX850 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 GX850

Sony A6400

$548
4/3

Lens selection
Thinner

$798
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic GX850 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 GX850

Sony A6100

$548
4/3

Lens selection
Thinner

$673
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic GX850 vs Sony A6100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6100

$849
APS-C

More pixels
Faster JPEG shooting

$673
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6100

Compared to Olympus E-PL10

Panasonic GX850

Olympus E-PL10

$548
4/3

Lacks anti-aliasing filter
Wider angle kit lens

$549
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Panasonic GX850 vs Olympus E-PL10

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Olympus E-PL10

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
On-sensor phase detect

$549
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

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