Canon EOS M6 vs. Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm

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Detailed comparison and review of Canon EOS M6 and Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Canon EOS M6 vs. Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm
Product Type Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system
Lens Included Body only 12-32mm lens
Height 6.8 cm 6.46 cm
Width 11.2 cm 10.65 cm
Depth 4.45 cm 3.33 cm
Weight 390 g 239 g
Weight Details Camera body only: 343 g
Camera with battery and memory card: 390 g
Camera body only: 239 g
Camera with battery and memory card: 269 g
Camera with battery, memory card and H-FS12032 lens: 336 g
Enclosure Colour Silver | Black Silver | Brown | Black
Optical Zoom - 2.7x
SENSOR Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm
Sensor Resolution 24.2 Megapixel 16.0 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CMOS MOS
Total Pixels 25,800,000 pixels 16,840,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 24,200,000 pixels 16,000,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) 60 fps 30 fps
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes Yes
Sensor Features EOS Integrated Cleaning System -
Image Stabiliser Electronic (5-axis) Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)
Sensors Digital level metre Digital level metre
PROCESSOR Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm
Image Processor DIGIC 7 -
LENS Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm
Type - Zoom lens - 2.7x zoom - 12 - 32 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G VARIO ASPH
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera - 24 - 64mm
Focus Adjustment - Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance - 20 cm
Max View Angle - 84 degree(s)
Zoom Adjustment - Manual
Lens Construction - 7 groups / 8 elements
Filter Size - 37 mm
Lens Mounting Type Canon EF-M Micro Four Thirds
Features - ED glass, aspherical lens
FOCUSING Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm
Auto Focus Dual Pixel CMOS AF / TTL phase detection TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 49 49
Auto Focus Features - Depth From Defocus (DFD) technology
AE/AF Control Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Eye detection AF
Face Detection Face-priority AF function Eye Detect AF, Face Detection AF/AE, Face Detection Self-timer, Face Recognition
VIEWFINDER Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm
Viewfinder Type Built-in - electronic -
Viewfinder Colour Support Colour -
Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.39" -
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360,000 pixels -
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 100% -
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -3 to +1 -
Image Aspect Ratio 4:3 -
Field of View Crop Factor 1.6 2
Interchangeable Yes -
Features Auto eye sensor, hot shoe mountable -
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm
ISO (Max) 25600 25600
Native ISO 100-6400 -
Extended ISO (Max) 25600 -
Light Sensitivity ISO 100-25600, ISO auto (100-25600) ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600
Exposure Metering Evaluative, partial (10%), centre-weighted, spot (2%) Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Metering Zones 384 1728
Exposure Modes Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, E-TTL II program flash Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Bracketing Modes Flash Exposure Bracketing -
Shooting Programs Landscape, portrait mode, close-up, self-portrait, food, panning, sports mode, backlight correction HDR, handheld night scene -
Special Effects Sepia, Black & White Red filter, Black & White Yellow filter, Neutral, purple, blue, green, Black & White Orange filter, fisheye, soft focus, Faithful, monochrome, Black & White Green filter, landscape, portrait, miniature, HDR, Toy camera, Art Bold, Grainy B&W, Water painting, Standard, Fine Detail -
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (white) Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps)
Shutter Type Mechanical electronically-controlled -
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/16000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 30 sec 60 sec
Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3 EV step 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
X-sync Speed 1/200sec 1/50 sec
Exposure Range EV 1-20 (ISO 100) EV 0-18 (ISO 100)
DISPLAY Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm
Type 3" LCD display 3" LCD display
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Display Format 1,040,000 pixels 1,040,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Folding Folding
Display Features Display brightness control Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control, display saturation control
FLASH Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm
Camera Flash Pop-up flash Pop-up flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 5 4
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction Fill-in mode, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction, slow sync
Red-Eye Reduction Yes Yes
Features AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, flash exposure bracketing Flash +/- compensation
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm
Digital Video Format H.264 AVCHD, H.264
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Audio Signal Format AAC AAC
Surround Sound - Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Stereo
Microphone Features - Wind noise reduction
MEMORY Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm
Memory Card Slot SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card
Memory Card Included No No
Image Storage RAW 6000 x 4000
RAW 5328 x 4000
RAW 6000 x 3368
RAW 4000 x 4000
JPEG 6000 x 4000
JPEG 3984 x 2656
JPEG 2656 x 1992
JPEG 2112 x 1600
JPEG 5328 x 4000
JPEG 3552 x 2664
JPEG 2656 x 1992
JPEG 2112 x 1600
JPEG 6000 x 3368
JPEG 3984 x 2240
JPEG 2976 x 1680
JPEG 2400 x 1344
JPEG 4000 x 4000
JPEG 2656 x 2656
JPEG 1984 x 1984
JPEG 1600 x 1600
4592 x 3448
Video Capture H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 59.94 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 29.97 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 23.98 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 59.94 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps
H.264 - 640 x 480 - 29.97 fps
H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps - 100Mbps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 fps - 100Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps - 28Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps - 20Mbps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps - 10Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps - 28Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps - 24Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 p - 24 fps - 24Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 60 fps - 17Mbps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm
Battery Type Canon LP-E17 Lithium Ion Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific
Details Canon LP-E12 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) Li-ion rechargeable battery - 680 mAh (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 295 shots (LCD Monitor on)
Photo shooting - 425 shots (ECO mode)
Photo shooting - 290 shots (EVF on)
Photo shooting - 210 shots (with 12-32mm lens)
CONNECTIONS Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm
Interface HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication), Bluetooth 4.1 HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Print Standard Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support
Computer Connectivity Mac, Windows -
Flash Terminal Hot shoe -
Connector Type USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
HDMI (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
FEATURES Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec 10 sec, 2sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 4 frames per second, 9 frames per second, 7 frames per second 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 6 frames per second, 5.8 frames per second, 30 frames per second (8MP)
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode -
Additional Features Depth-of-field preview button, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, colour control, AE lock, AF lock, FE lock, resizing an image, highlight tone priority, highlight point display, contrast control, Auto Lighting Optimizer, in-camera RAW processing, peripheral illumination correction, Scene Intelligent Auto technology, Time-Lapse recording, noise reduction over long exposures, high ISO speed noise reduction, primary colour filter, Hybrid Auto, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction, diffraction correction Digital image rotation, histogram display, cropping an image, resizing an image, highlight point display, USB charging, in-camera RAW processing, Time-Lapse recording, Light Speed AF, Focus Stacking, Post Focus function
OTHERS Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix G DC-GX800K + 12-32mm
Included Accessories Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, neck strap Lens cap, shoulder strap, AC power adaptor, USB cable
Software Canon Digital Photo Professional, Canon Picture Style Editor, Canon EOS Utility, Canon Image Transfer Utility -
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
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