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Canon R6 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Canon R6 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Launched July 2020
  • Newer Model is Canon R6 II
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Canon R6 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon R6 vs Panasonic TS30, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the R6 (Full frame) and TS30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The R6 was revealed 5 years after the TS30 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the R6 grades vs the TS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Panasonic TS30

 R6 TS30 
LaunchedJuly 2020January 2015More modern by 68 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Canon R6

 TS30 R6 

Common features in the Canon R6 and Panasonic TS30

 R6 TS30 

Canon R6 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R6 provides outer measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the R6 against the TS30.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R6 and TS30 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 and TS30.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R6 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon R6 will give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger R6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R6 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography features
84
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography info
Panasonic TS30 Street photography info
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (102,400)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competitors (142g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography info
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (360 shots)
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography info
67
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (360 shots)
74
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (360 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
44
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging info
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Canon R6 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Panasonic TS30
 Canon EOS R6Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2020-07-09 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 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
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 102400 1600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 6072 23
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 17 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 250 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
Launch price $2,499 $180