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Canon M6 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
84
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon M6 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Canon M6
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 112 x 68 x 45mm
  • Released February 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon M3
  • Replacement is Canon M6 MII
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Canon M6 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon M6 vs Panasonic TS20, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the M6 (APS-C) and TS20 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The M6 was introduced 5 years later than the TS20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon M6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the M6 matches up versus the TS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Panasonic TS20

 M6 TS20 
RevealedFebruary 2017January 2012Fresher by 62 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Canon M6

 TS20 M6 

Common features in the Canon M6 and Panasonic TS20

 M6 TS20 

Canon M6 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 provides outside dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Canon M6 vs Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the M6 against the TS20.

Canon M6 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and TS20 is 84 and 95 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M6 and TS20.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M6 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon M6 will resolve greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer M6 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M6 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M6
Street photography with Panasonic TS20
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
67
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery power (295 CIPA)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
80
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (295 per charge)
70
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M6
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery power (295 shots)
41
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M6
Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
no image stabilization
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Canon M6 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Panasonic TS20
 Canon EOS M6Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2017-02-15 2012-01-31
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 23 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 gr (0.86 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 1317 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photos 250 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $679 $179