Canon EOS M6 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      BrandCanonPanasonic
      ModelEOS M6Lumix DMC-L1
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS M3
      Successor ModelCanon EOS M6 Mark II
      MSRP$779 (body only), $899 (w/15-45mm lens), $1279 (w/18-150mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels25.8 Megapixel8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel7 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 1,600
      Photo Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      ProcessorDIGIC 7
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40003136 x 2352
      Other Resolutions3:2 (6000 x 3368, 3984 x 2656, 2976 x 1984, 2400 x 1600), 16:9 (6000 x 3368, 3984 x 2240, 2976 x 1680, 2400 x 1344), 4:3 (5328 x 4000, 3552 x 2664, 2656 x 1992, 2112 x 1600), 1:1 (4000 x 4000, 2656 x 2656, 1984 x 1984, 1600 x 1600)2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardStandard, High, Super High
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, TungstenAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set, Color Temperature Setting (2500k - 10,000K in 31 steps), White Balance Adjustment (Blue/Amber Bias & Magenta/Green Bias)
      Focus Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAFS, AFC, MF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points493
      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 M6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Lens MountCanon EF-MFour Thirds
      Crop Factor1.6x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.5"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot207k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional EVF-DC1, EVF-DC2)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.46x
      Shutter Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting9.0 fps3.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 6.1 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 13 Frames (Raw) / 71 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 4 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 13 Frames (Raw) / 71 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto (E-TTL II)
      Manual Flash On/Off (3 flash power output settings)
      Auto
      Red-Eye Auto
      On
      Red-Eye On
      Red-Eye Slow Sync
      Off
      Slow Sync (1&2)
      Flash Range5.00 m at ISO 10013.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityProgram AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
      Metering Range-1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments) ±2 EV in 1/3 - 1EV Step for 3 or 5 Frames
      Exposure LockManual / Auto
      DXO Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      DxO Low Light ISO1317
      DxO Color Depth23.4
      DxO Dynamic Range12.6
      DxO Overall Score78
      Video Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Movie File FormatMP4
      Audio File FormatAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [30 to 60 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps [26 to 52 Mbps]
      SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/29.97 fps
      No
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Wired, wireless, or smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Dimensions112 x 68 x 45 mm (4.41 x 2.68 x 1.77")146 x 87 x 77 mm (5.75 x 3.43 x 3.03")
      Weight (inc. batteries)390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8 x 6.7 x 5.3"
      Package Weight1.85 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Battery PackLP-E17
      Battery Life295 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/MMC
      Other Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, custom, remote 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Material of ConstructionPolycarbonate


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