Canon EOS 5DS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      BrandCanonPanasonic
      ModelEOS 5DSLumix DMC-G6
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      MSRP$3699/£2999/€3999 (body only)$749 (with 14-42mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels53 Megapixel18.31 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels50.6 Megapixel16.05 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400160 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800160 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution8688 x 57924608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4608x3456, 3264x2448, 2336x1752, 4608x3072, 3264x2176, 2336x1560, 4608x2592, 3264x1840, 1920x1080, 3456x3456, 2448x2448, 1744x1744, 1712x1712
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points6123
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points410
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Lens MountCanon EFMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyClearView II TFT-LCDTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,036k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x1.40x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm17.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +4
      Shutter Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps7.0 fps
      Flash Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range10.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      DxO Low Light ISO2381639
      DxO Color Depth24.721.3
      DxO Dynamic Range12.411.5
      DxO Overall Score8761
      Video Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Wired and wireless
      Environmental Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Dimensions152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")122 x 85 x 71 mm (4.8 x 3.35 x 2.8")
      Weight (inc. batteries)930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.9 x 7.4 x 5.85"7.4 x 6.2 x 5.3"
      Package Weight3.765 lb2.2 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Battery PackLP-E6
      Battery Life700 shots340 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)
      Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS 5DS Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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