Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS 70D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6

Comparison of Canon EOS 70D and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS 70D ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 ×
General
ModelCanon EOS 70DPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
BrandCanonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model number70DGF6
Camera formatSLRCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20132013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)139111
Width (mm)7938
Height (mm)10465
Weight (g)1,233454
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon 60DPanasonic GF5
SuccessorCanon 80DPanasonic GF7
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerCanonPanasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)20.216
Sensor formatAPS-C4/3
Sensor area (mm²)337.5224.9
Sensor width (mm)22.517.3
Sensor height (mm)1513
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.113.77
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+-
Dxo sensor score6854
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.520.7
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.610.6
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)926622
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 1280(1.6 mp 1:1)
  • 1696 x 1280(2.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1824 x 1824(3.3 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2432 x 1824(4.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2432 x 2432(5.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2736 x 1536(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3248 x 2432(7.9 mp other)
  • 3468 x 2048(7.1 mp other)
  • 3468 x 2432(8.4 mp other)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3072(16.8 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 720 x 408(0.3 mp other)
  • 720 x 480(0.3 mp 3:2)
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 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 1824(5.9 mp other)
  • 3232 x 2160(7.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3232 x 2424(7.8 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 3424(11.7 mp 1:1)
  • 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 .cr2 raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mraw
  • raw+jpeg
  • sraw
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)6.74.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264 Intra-Frame / Inter-Frame, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EF/EF-SMicro Four Thirds
LensCanon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STMPanasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH. MEGA O.I.S.
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)29.00 - 216.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 135.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)7.53
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3920
Filter thread (mm)6746
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 10
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeOVF: AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 19-points, all cross-type AF points, center dual cross-type point for f/2.8; Live View: Dual-Pixel CMOS AFContrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint, Touch
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.95x magnification, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter-
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.59-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.95-
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)1016
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)100160
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 12800 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, Expandable to 25600Auto, Intelligent ISO, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps; 25600 extended
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k
  • 500k - 10
  • auto
  • 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)1/8000 - 301/4000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes63-zone (dual layer) Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (7.7%), Spot (3.0%)1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Auto, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), No FlashScene Guide (Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • e-ttl ii
  • manual
  • wireless slave flash supported via built-in flash
  • 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)125
Flash range descriptionLens aperture dependent; GN= 12m (39.4 ft.) at ISO 100, works out to about 11.2 feet at f/3.5 and 7 feet at f/5.6Lens dependent; GN 6.3m (ISO 160)
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 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-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit .cr2 raw
  • mraw
  • raw+jpeg
  • sraw
  • 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
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • ir wireless or wi-fi
  • optional wired
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm microphone jack
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
  • wired remote jack
  • built-in wi-fi and nfc
  • combined av/usb connector
  • mini hdmi (type-c)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.58
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.330.62
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.320.6
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.74.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)6528
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)6.73.9
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)148
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)6.74
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)710
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.080.27
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)0.65-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.06-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.070.09
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.160.4
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.07
Shutter lag (notes)OVF:Auto Selection AF lag = 0.093sLV:"Quick Mode"(Phase Detect) Single-point AF lag = 0.506sFlexiZone AF, Single-point AF lag = 0Full AF lag, wide-area mode = 0.277s
Startup time (s)0.70.8
Play -> record time (s)0.10.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)1.23.6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)210340
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)920-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary (7.2V, 1025mAh)
Usable battery types
  • lp-e6 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E6 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
  • )
  • canon solutions disc (eos utility
  • digital photo professional.picture style editor
  • memory card utility
  • movie edit task
  • photostitch
  • zoombrowser ex/imagebrowser
  • photofunstudio 9.2 ae
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • super loiloscope (trial)
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os x
  • windows
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew 20.2-megapixel APS-C Canon CMOS sensor, Dual-Pixel CMOS AF system for Live View and movie modesTilting Cell Touch 1040K-dot LCD, Built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2412MHz - 2462MHz (11ch), WPA / WPA2, Infrastructure mode)



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