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