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Panasonic Lumix GH4 vs Canon EOS 6D
Direct specification breakdown comparing Panasonic's 16.1MP Micro Four Thirds-mount body against Canon's 20.2MP Canon EF-mount body.
Panasonic Lumix GH4 Advantages5 Spec Wins
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (49pts vs 11pts)
- ✓Faster Continuous Burst (12fps vs 4.5fps)
- ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (12fps vs 4.5fps)
- ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (12fps vs 4.5fps)
- ✓Lighter Body (560g vs 770g)
Canon EOS 6D Advantages2 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (20.2MP vs 16.1MP)
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1090shots vs 530shots)
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Sensor & Image Quality
Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount
Effective Sensor Resolution
Panasonic Lumix GH416.1 MP
Canon EOS 6D20.2 MP
✓ +4.1 MPSensor Architecture & Type
Panasonic Lumix GH4Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Canon EOS 6DFull Frame CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Panasonic Lumix GH417.3 × 13.0 mm
Canon EOS 6D35.8 × 23.9 mm
Aspect Ratios
Panasonic Lumix GH43:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 6D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Panasonic Lumix GH4Micro Four Thirds
Canon EOS 6DCanon EF
Image Processor
Panasonic Lumix GH4Venus Engine IX
Canon EOS 6DDIGIC 5+
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed
Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops
Autofocus System
Panasonic Lumix GH4Depth from Defocus (DFD) 49-Point AF
Canon EOS 6D11-Point AF with Center Cross-Type
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Panasonic Lumix GH449 points
✓ +38 ptsCanon EOS 6D11 points
AI Subject Detection
Panasonic Lumix GH4Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 6DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Panasonic Lumix GH412 fps
✓ +7.5 fpsCanon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Panasonic Lumix GH412 fps
✓ +7.5 fpsCanon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Panasonic Lumix GH412 fps
✓ +7.5 fpsCanon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Panasonic Lumix GH41/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 6D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Panasonic Lumix GH4No Internal IBIS
Canon EOS 6DNo Internal IBIS
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Video Capabilities
Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O
Max Video Resolution
Panasonic Lumix GH44K30 Cinema DCI
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD
Supported Frame Rates
Panasonic Lumix GH44K30 Cinema DCI at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Panasonic Lumix GH48-bit 4:2:0 Internal / 10-bit HDMI
Canon EOS 6D8-bit 4:2:0 H.264
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Panasonic Lumix GH4Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 6DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Panasonic Lumix GH43.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS 6D3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
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Hardware, Ergonomics & Pricing
Memory card slots, EVF optics, CIPA battery rating, weight, dimensions, and price
Memory Card Slots
Panasonic Lumix GH4Single SD UHS-I Slot
Canon EOS 6DSingle SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Panasonic Lumix GH42.36M-dot OLED EVF
Canon EOS 6DOptical Viewfinder (97% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Panasonic Lumix GH4530 shots
Canon EOS 6D1090 shots
✓ +560 shotsBody Weight (with Battery & Card)
Panasonic Lumix GH4560 g
✓ 210g LighterCanon EOS 6D770 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Panasonic Lumix GH4132.9 × 93.4 × 83.9 mm
Canon EOS 6D144.5 × 110.5 × 71.2 mm
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