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Canon 80D vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
92
Overall
77
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon 80D vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Replaced the Canon 70D
  • Successor is Canon 90D
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS5
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Canon 80D vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon 80D versus Panasonic TS6, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and TS6 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The 80D was brought out 14 months after the TS6 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 80D scores vs the TS6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Panasonic TS6

 80D TS6 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2015More modern by 14 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Canon 80D

 TS6 80D 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Panasonic TS6

 80D TS6 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Canon 80D vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 80D enjoys physical measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 80D versus the TS6.

Canon 80D vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 80D and TS6 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 80D and TS6.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 80D because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon 80D will render greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern 80D is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 80D vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 80D
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D Street photography info
Panasonic TS6 Street photography info
69
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography details
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography details
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery power (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D Travel photography details
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography details
77
weather sealing
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
73
great battery power (370 CIPA)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography features
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
52
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery power (370 shots)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 80D
Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
70
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Canon 80D vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Panasonic TS6
 Canon EOS 80DPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS 80D Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Released 2016-02-18 2015-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 16000 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 45 23
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 grams (1.61 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1135 not tested
Other
Battery life 960 shots 370 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,199 $300