Canon 5D Mark II vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

35mm 864.0mm²
21.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

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Detailed specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Canon 5D 5D vs 5D Mark II	Panasonic GF5 GF5 vs GF6
Successor:	Canon 5D Mark III 5D Mark II vs 5D Mark III	Panasonic GF7 GF6 vs GF7
General
Model Number:	5D Mark II	GF6
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$3499.00	$599.99
Street Price:	$1,084.95	$399.95
Date Available:	2008-11-30	2013-06-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	56.0 oz (1,588 g) includes batteries, kit lens	16.0 oz (454 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	6.0 x 4.5 x 3.0 in. (152 x 114 x 75 mm)	4.4 x 2.6 x 1.5 in. (111 x 65 x 38 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	Live MOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon	Panasonic
Effective Megapixels:	21.1	16.0
Sensor Format:	35mm	4/3
Sensor size:	864mm² (36.00mm x 24.00mm)	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	6.41 microns	3.77 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x	2.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	79	54
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.7	20.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.9	10.6
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,815	622
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5616 x 3744 (21.0 MP, 3:2), 4080 x 2720 (11.1 MP, 3:2), 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP, 3:2), 3861 x 2574 (9.9 MP, 3:2), 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP, 3:2)	4592 x 3448 (15.8 MP, 4:3), 4592 x 3064 (14.1 MP, 3:2), 4592 x 2584 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3424 x 3424 (11.7 MP, 1:1), 3232 x 2424 (7.8 MP, 4:3), 3232 x 2160 (7.0 MP, 3:2), 3232 x 1824 (5.9 MP, Other), 2416 x 2416 (5.8 MP, 1:1), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1520 (3.5 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1712 x 1712 (2.9 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG, RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2; 14-bit CR2	JPEG, MPO, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.9	4.2
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p) 640x480 (30p)	1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p)
Movie File Format:	.MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM)	AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	No
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	Yes	No
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF	Micro Four Thirds
Lens:	Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM	Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH. MEGA O.I.S.
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 105mm	28 - 84mm
Focal Length (actual):	24 - 105mm	14 - 42mm
Zoom Ratio:	4.40x	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/4 (W/T) to f/22	f/3.5 (wide) / f.5.6 (tele) - f/22
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity	20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	77.0mm	46.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:		Yes
Digital Zoom Values:		2x or 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor; 9 AF Points (1 Cross Type) + 6 AF Assist Points	Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint, Touch
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.71x mag., 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.71x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.71x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	920,000 dots	1,036,800 dots (345,600 px)
Touchscreen:	No	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400	12800
Minimum ISO (native):	100	160
ISO Settings:	100-6400, extendable to 50/25600, 1/3 EV increments	Auto, Intelligent ISO, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps; 25600 extended
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (8%), Spot (3.5%)	1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Creative Auto, 3 Custom	Scene Guide (Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing); Creative Control (Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy POP, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine), Panorama
Self Timer:	10, 2 seconds	2, 10, 3 images after 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	n/a	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	5.0 m / 16.4 ft.
Flash Range Description:	n/a	Lens dependent; GN 6.3m (ISO 160)
Max Flash Sync:	1/200	1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	PC Sync, Hot Shoe	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	No UHS support	UHS-I
Other Memory:	UDMA compliant
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2; 14-bit CR2	RAW, RAW + JPEG
Movie File Format:	.MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM)	AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	Yes
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional wired or IR wireless	Via Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	System Extension Terminal (for WFT-E4)	Mini HDMI (Type-C), Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC, Combined AV/USB connector

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.35	0.58
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.37	0.62
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	14	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.35	0.60
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	3.9	4.2
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	75	28
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	3.9	3.9
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	11	8
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	3.9	4.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	8	10
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.21 seconds	0.27 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):	1.19 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.119 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.118 seconds	0.092 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.40 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.082 seconds	0.072 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Live View: Full AF, Quick Mode: 0.47s Full AF, Live Mode: 1.189s Prefocused: 0.119s	Full AF lag, wide-area mode = 0.277s
Startup Time:	0.4 seconds	0.8 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.1 seconds	0.8 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		3.6 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		340 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	850 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LP-E6	Proprietary (7.2V, 1025mAh)
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	Canon EOS Digital Solution Disk (Version 19.1): EOS Utility (Version 2.5), Digital Photo Professional (Version 3.5), ZoomBrowser EX (Version 6.2), Picture Style Editor (Version 1.4)	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 AE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP SP2/Vista, Mac OS X 0.3 or higher
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:		Tilting Cell Touch 1040K-dot LCD, Built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2412MHz - 2462MHz (11ch), WPA / WPA2, Infrastructure mode), NFC. Available in black, white, brown or red.