Canon EOS M3 vs Panasonic DMC G6 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

EOS M3 vs DMC G6 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS M3 vs Panasonic DMC G6 Specs

EOS M3

  • Introduced in April 2015
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 4 frames/second
  • 100 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount EF-M
  • WiFi built-in
  • 110.9 x 68 x 44.4mm³ (4.4″ x 2.7″ x 1.7″)
  • 366g (11.8 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS M3

DMC G6

  • Introduced in May 2013
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Four Thirds
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 160 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
  • WiFi built-in
  • 122.5 x 84.6 x 71.4mm³ (4.8″ x 3.3″ x 2.8″)
  • 390g (12.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DMC G6

EOS M3 vs DMC G6 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Better choice: Canon EOS M3

Canon EOS M3 VS Panasonic DMC G6 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M3 a better choice

EOS M3

DMC G6
Larger sensor (5)

APS-C Four Thirds
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.40 16.00
Auto Focus points (4)

49 23
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 12800 ISO 160 – 12800 ISO
More portable (2)

335cm³
(21 cu.in.)		 740cm³
(47 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS M3 are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Canon are the larger sensitivity and the more compact size.

The EOS M3 scores 20 points.

Otherwise why to choose Panasonic DMC G6

EOS M3

DMC G6
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

4 7
Larger lens selection (3)

7 80
Longer battery life (3, photos)

250 340

Conclusion: Advantages of the DMC G6 are that the camera is faster, the larger selection of lenses and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 10 points for the DMC G6.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M3

DMC G6
Sensor cleaning
Built-in flash
Sensor resolution (MP)

1.04 1.04
Articulated screen
Touch screen
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
External microphone
Similar weight

366g 390g
WiFi
Canon EOS M3 VS Panasonic DMC G6 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS M3 and DMC G6

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M3

Panasonic DMC G6

20
10

We recommend Canon EOS M3 as better choice.