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Canon T6i vs Panasonic L1

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Canon T6i vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Additionally Known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Superseded the Canon 700D
  • Replacement is Canon T7i
Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Introduced April 2007
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Canon T6i vs Panasonic L1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon T6i vs Panasonic L1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and L1 (7MP) and the T6i (APS-C) and L1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The T6i was revealed 7 years later than the L1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the T6i matches up versus the L1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Panasonic L1

 T6i L1 
IntroducedFebruary 2015April 2007Fresher by 96 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k207kClearer display (+833k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Canon T6i

 L1 T6i 

Common features in the Canon T6i and Panasonic L1

 T6i L1 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Canon T6i vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon T6i features exterior dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Panasonic L1 has specifications of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the T6i vs the L1.

Canon T6i vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T6i and L1 is 66 and 65 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6i vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the T6i and L1.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The T6i with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon T6i will offer you extra detail because of its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher T6i should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon T6i vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6i Portrait photography advice
Panasonic L1 Portrait photography advice
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon T6i Street photography factors
Panasonic L1 Street photography factors
71
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
lack of image stabilization
58
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (606 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6i Sports photography info
Panasonic L1 Sports photography info
61
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (440 per charge)
41
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6i as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Travel photography camera
66
features touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (440 shots)
50
lighter than others in class (606 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (7 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6i Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography highlights
66
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (440 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (7 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T6i
Vlogging with Panasonic L1
72
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon T6i vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Panasonic L1
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iPanasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T6i Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Other name EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2015-02-06 2007-04-11
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 7MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3136 x 2352
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 19 3
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 326 45
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 207k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555 grams (1.22 lbs) 606 grams (1.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 919 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $749 $1,500