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

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

Attribute
Canon EOS M ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 ×
General
ModelCanon EOS MPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
BrandCanonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberEOS MGF6
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20122013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)109111
Width (mm)3238
Height (mm)6765
Weight (g)503454
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Panasonic GF5
SuccessorCanon EOS MPanasonic GF7
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerCanonPanasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)1816
Sensor formatAPS-C4/3
Sensor area (mm²)332.27224.9
Sensor width (mm)22.317.3
Sensor height (mm)14.913
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.33.77
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 score6554
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.120.7
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.210.6
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)827622
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 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
  • .cr2 14-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • raw+l/f jpeg
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)4.24.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image data: H.264; audio: Linear PCM (Stereo))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-MMicro Four Thirds
LensCanon EF-M 18-55mm 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 - 88.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.13
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2520
Filter thread (mm)5846
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid phase-detect/contrast-detect AF on image sensor: FlexiZone - Multi (31 zones, AF at the touched Zone), Single; Face Detection + Tracking AFContrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint, Touch
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
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)1016
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)100160
Iso settingsAuto (100-6400), 100-12800 in 1EV steps, expandable to H=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
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • twilight and sunset
  • 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)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative metering, partial metering (center: approx. 11%), spot metering (center: approx. 2.8%), center-weighted average metering1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene mode, HDR Backlight Control modeScene Guide (Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fe lock
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye
  • 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)-5
Flash range description-Lens dependent; GN 6.3m (ISO 160)
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .cr2 14-bit raw
  • raw+l/f jpeg
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC-+
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional rc-6 wireless remote
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • external 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • mini hdmi
  • built-in wi-fi and nfc
  • combined av/usb connector
  • mini hdmi (type-c)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.940.58
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)2.020.62
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.330.6
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)4.24.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1328
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4.43.9
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)68
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4.14
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)310
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.740.27
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.170.09
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.4
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.07
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF shutter lag, wide area mode = 0.878sFull AF lag, wide-area mode = 0.277s
Startup time (s)2.70.8
Play -> record time (s)1.40.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-3.6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230340
Battery form factorProprietary LP-E12Proprietary (7.2V, 1025mAh)
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeble
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E12 Lithium-ion rechargeble1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • eos digital solutions disc
  • photofunstudio 9.2 ae
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • super loiloscope (trial)
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • windows xp inc sp3 / vista inc sp1 and sp2 (excl. starter edition) / 7 (excl. starter edition) os x v10.6-10.7 (intel processor required)
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFull HD movies with Movie Servo AF, manual exposure control, built-in stereo mic with manual audio level adjustment, Video SnapshotTilting 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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