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Canon 6D vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
59
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Canon 6D vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Later Model is Canon 6D MII
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon 6D vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Canon 6D vs Panasonic FH10, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and FH10 (16MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and FH10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The 6D was launched 2 months later than the FH10 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 6D grades vs the FH10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Panasonic FH10

 6D FH10 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Canon 6D

 FH10 6D 

Common features in the Canon 6D and Panasonic FH10

 6D FH10 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon 6D vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 6D enjoys exterior measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check the Canon 6D vs Panasonic FH10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 6D versus the FH10.

Canon 6D vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 6D and FH10 is 59 and 97 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D and FH10.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 6D due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 6D will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Canon 6D vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D Street photography information
Panasonic FH10 Street photography information
63
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography advice
69
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proofing
better than average battery power (1,090 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
does not have image stabilization
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
61
better than average battery power (1,090 per charge)
environment proofing
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 6D
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery power (1,090 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
39
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging highlights
30
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
31
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Canon 6D vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Panasonic FH10
 Canon EOS 6DPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS 6D Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-02-12 2013-01-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770 gr (1.70 lb) 103 gr (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2340 not tested
Other
Battery life 1090 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,699 $110