Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS M50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

Comparison of Canon EOS M50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 ×
Canon EOS M50 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G6Canon EOS M50
BrandPanasonicCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberG6EOS M50
Alternate model number(s)-
  • m50
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20132018
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)123116
Width (mm)7159
Height (mm)8588
Weight (g)485484
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic G5-
SuccessorPanasonic G7-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonicCanon
Effective megapixels (MP)16.124.2
Sensor format4/3APS-C
Sensor area (mm²)224.9332.27
Sensor width (mm)17.322.3
Sensor height (mm)1314.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.753.72
Focal Length Multiplier (x)21.6
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score61-
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.3-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.5-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)639-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1744 x 1744(3.0 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)
  • 2336 x 1560(3.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2336 x 1720(4.0 mp other)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1600(2.6 mp 1:1)
  • 1984 x 1984(3.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2112 x 1600(3.4 mp other)
  • 2398 x 1344(3.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2656 x 1992(5.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2656 x 2656(7.1 mp 1:1)
  • 2976 x 1984(5.9 mp 3:2)
  • 2976 x 2240(6.7 mp 4:3)
  • 3552 x 2664(9.5 mp 4:3)
  • 3984 x 2240(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 4000(16.0 mp 1:1)
  • 5328 x 4000(21.3 mp 4:3)
  • 6000 x 3368(20.2 mp 16:9)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • .cr3 14-bit raw
  • c-raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)6.210
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)60120
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo))
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsCanon EF-M
LensLUMIX 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) (mm)28.00 - 84.0024.00 - 72.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 42.0015.00 - 45.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.03 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2025
Filter thread (mm)3749
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint; Quick AF, Continuous AF, AF+MFHybrid PDAF/CDAF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; 143/99 points, Face+Tracking AF, Zone AF, 1-point AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF; 1,440K-dot OLED, 1.4x / 0.7x (35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor0.39"-type 2.36m-dot OLED EVF, 100% coverage, 22mm eyepoint, diopter correction, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)1,440,0002,360,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.7-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.4-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33.2
Rear display resolution (dots)1,036,8001,620,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen++
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80025,600
Minimum iso (native)160100
Iso settingsAuto, Intelligent ISO, 160-12800, 25600 (Extended); in 1/3 EV stepsAuto (100-6400), 100 - 25600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, expandable to 51200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2
  • auto (ambience and white priority)
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative (384 zone), Center-weighted, Partial (6.4%), Spot (2.8%)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct SceneryCreative Assist, Scene (Self-Portrait, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Food, Panning, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1st. curtain sync
  • 2nd curtain sync.
  • 3 groups)
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • built-in flash supports wireless mode (4 channels
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto (e-ttl ii)
  • fe lock
  • manual flash on/off (3 flash power output settings)
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)85
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; GN=10.5 (ISO 160, m)GN= 5m (16.4 ft.) at ISO 100; range depends on lens aperture
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/200
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • .cr3 14-bit raw
  • c-raw
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC++
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired
  • wi-fi/bluetooth
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • mini hdmi (type-c)
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • micro usb
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.490.35
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.65-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)15-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.690.38
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.210
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-36
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5.310
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)710
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5.310
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)710
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.220.07
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.080.06
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.390.14
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.05
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.236s-
Startup time (s)0.91.6
Play -> record time (s)0.70.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.13.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350235
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)330235
Battery life, video (minutes)-85
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v 1200 mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lp-e12 lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LP-E12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • photofunstudio 9.2 ae
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • super loiloscope (trial)
  • usb driver
  • no disc is included; canon software can be downloaded from their website.
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew Venus Engine, 7fps full-resolution burst mode, up to ISO 25600 (extended), Built-in Wi-FI (IEEE 802.11b/g/nAvailable in black or white.



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