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Canon 6D vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
59
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Canon 6D vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Renewed by Canon 6D MII
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Launched July 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ200
Photography Glossary

Canon 6D vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon 6D versus Panasonic FZ300, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and FZ300 (12MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and FZ300 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6D was brought out 3 years earlier than the FZ300 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 6D scores against the FZ300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Panasonic FZ300

 6D FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Canon 6D

 FZ300 6D 
LaunchedJuly 2015February 2013More modern by 29 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 6D and Panasonic FZ300

 6D FZ300 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution

Canon 6D vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 6D features external dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the Canon 6D versus Panasonic FZ300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 6D versus the FZ300.

Canon 6D vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6D and FZ300 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D and FZ300.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 6D because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 6D will deliver greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 6D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 6D vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography info
80
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
46
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Street photography camera
63
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
59
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proofing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography factors
69
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
good battery life (1,090 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (4.5 fps)
no image stabilization
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (380 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Travel photography camera
61
good battery life (1,090 per charge)
weather proofing
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
59
good battery life (380 shots)
weather proofing
offers touch focus
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
more heavy than competition (691 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography factors
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (20MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery life (1,090 per charge)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
52
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery life (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging factors
30
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
62
rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (691g)
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Canon 6D vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Panasonic FZ300
 Canon EOS 6DPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS 6D Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-02-12 2015-07-16
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 49
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770 gr (1.70 pounds) 691 gr (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
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 photos 380 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,699 $598