Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7

Comparison of Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS M6 Mark II ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 ×
General
ModelCanon EOS M6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
BrandCanonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberEOS M6 Mark IIGF7
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20192015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)120107
Width (mm)4933
Height (mm)7065
Weight (g)538342
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon EOS M6Panasonic GF6
Successor-Panasonic GX85
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerCanonPanasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)32.516
Sensor formatAPS-C4/3
Sensor area (mm²)337.5224.9
Sensor width (mm)22.517.3
Sensor height (mm)1513
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.233.77
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.62
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect+-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1600(2.6 mp 1:1)
  • 2112 x 1600(3.4 mp other)
  • 2320 x 2320(5.4 mp 1:1)
  • 2400 x 1344(3.2 mp other)
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2320(7.1 mp other)
  • 3200 x 3200(10.2 mp 1:1)
  • 3472 x 1952(6.8 mp 16:9)
  • 3472 x 2320(8.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4256 x 3200(13.6 mp 4:3)
  • 4640 x 4640(21.5 mp 1:1)
  • 4800 x 2688(12.9 mp other)
  • 4800 x 3200(15.4 mp 3:2)
  • 6160 x 4640(28.6 mp 4:3)
  • 6960 x 3904(27.2 mp 16:9)
  • 6960 x 4640(32.3 mp 3:2)
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1520(3.5 mp other)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2416 x 2416(5.8 mp 1:1)
  • 3232 x 2160(7.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3232 x 2424(7.8 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 3424(11.7 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 2584(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3064(14.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 3448(15.8 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 14-bit .cr3 raw (12 bits in 30fps mode)
  • c-raw
  • c-raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw (rw2)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1411.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)12060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264 All-I, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM), MP4 (Video: H.264 IPB/IPB Light, Audio: AAC)AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EF-MMicro Four Thirds
LensCanon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STMPanasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS12032); 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 72.0024.00 - 64.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)15.00 - 45.0012.00 - 32.00
Zoom ratio (x)32.67
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2520
Filter thread (mm)4937
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeDual Pixel CMOS AF (Face+Tracking AF, Spot AF, Zone AF, 1-point AF); Maximum 5481 manually selectable positionsContrast Detection: Face/eye detection, AF Tracking, 23-area, 1-area, Pinpoint; One Shot AF, Shutter AF, Half Press Release
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional external EVF-DC1 or EVF-DC2 connects via hot shoe. EVF-DC2 included in some kits (0.39-inch 2.36M-dot OLED ~100% coverage, 22mm eyepoint-
Focus peaking++
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,0001,036,800
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60025,600
Minimum iso (native)100200
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, expandable to 51200Auto, Intelligent ISO, 100 (extended), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k
  • 500k - 10
  • auto (with white or ambience priority)
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • kelvin 2
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 301/16000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative (384 zones), Center-weighted, Partial (4.5%), Spot (2.6%)1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesHybrid Auto, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Group Photo, Panning, Food, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Handheld Night SceneScene: Portrait (mode dial), Child (mode dial), Scenery (mode dial), Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Relaxing Tone, Bright Blue Sky
Self timer (s)-
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto (e-ttl ii)
  • manual flash on/off (3 flash power output settings)
  • 1st. curtain sync
  • 2nd curtain sync
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)44
Flash range descriptionGN= 4.6m (15.1 ft.) at ISO 100; range is lens aperture dependentLens dependent; GN=5.6 (ISO 200, m) / 4 (ISO 100, m)
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/50
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit .cr3 raw (12 bits in 30fps mode)
  • c-raw
  • c-raw+jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (rw2)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth+-
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • bluetooth (br-e1) or wi-fi
  • optional wired (rs-60e3)
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • usb type-c (usb 2.0 high-speed)
  • wired remote jack
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.51
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.77
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1411.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)487
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)14-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)26-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)14-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)25-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.140.24
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.10.13
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.20.41
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.13
Startup time (s)0.91.1
Play -> record time (s)0.60.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.43.1
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)305230
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)250-
Battery life, video (minutes)80-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lp-e17 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software-
  • loiloscope (trial)
  • photofunstudio 9.6 pe
  • silkypix developer studio 4.2 se
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x 10.5-10.10
  • photofunstudio and loiloscope: vista/7/8; silkypix: windows xp/vista/7/8
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Available in silver with black or pink leatherette.



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