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Canon T6i vs Panasonic LX10

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
72
Overall
60

Canon T6i vs Panasonic LX10 Key Specs

Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Also referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Old Model is Canon 700D
  • Updated by Canon T7i
Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX7
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Canon T6i vs Panasonic LX10 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon T6i versus Panasonic LX10, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the T6i (24MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the T6i (APS-C) and LX10 (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The T6i was released 19 months before the LX10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the T6i matches up vs the LX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Panasonic LX10

 T6i LX10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Canon T6i

 LX10 T6i 
LaunchedSeptember 2016February 2015More modern by 19 months

Common features in the Canon T6i and Panasonic LX10

 T6i LX10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon T6i vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon T6i has got outside measurements 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 LX10 has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check out the Canon T6i versus Panasonic LX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the T6i against the LX10.

Canon T6i vs Panasonic LX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T6i and LX10 is 66 and 88 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Panasonic LX10 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6i vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the T6i and LX10.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The T6i featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon T6i will show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged T6i will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon T6i vs Panasonic LX10 sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6i Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LX10 Portrait photography advice
79
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
64
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon T6i
Street photography with Panasonic LX10
70
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lack of image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (310 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6i Sports photography advice
Panasonic LX10 Sports photography advice
61
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (440 shots)
61
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking autofocus
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6i as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Travel photography camera
66
comes with touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (440 shots)
75
lighter than competition (310 grams)
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
not so great battery life (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6i as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Landscape photography camera
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (440 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
69
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6i Vlogging advice
Panasonic LX10 Vlogging advice
72
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
lack of image stabilization
38
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (310 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Canon T6i vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Panasonic LX10
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS Rebel T6i Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Also referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i Lumix DMC-LX15
Class Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-06 2016-09-19
Body design Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 19 49
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-72mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/1.4-2.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MP4, H.264, AAC
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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555g (1.22 lb) 310g (0.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 20
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 12.5
DXO Low light score 919 581
Other
Battery life 440 shots 260 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $749 $700