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Canon T6s vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6s front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Canon T6s vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Canon T6s
(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
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Also referred to as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Replaced the Canon 700D
  • Replacement is Canon 77D
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF3
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Canon T6s vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon T6s and Panasonic GF2, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the T6s (24MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the T6s (APS-C) and GF2 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The T6s was brought out 4 years after the GF2 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon T6s being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the T6s matches up against the GF2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6s over the Panasonic GF2

 T6s GF2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2011More modern by 49 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Canon T6s

 GF2 T6s 

Common features in the Canon T6s and Panasonic GF2

 T6s GF2 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon T6s vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon T6s has got outside dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF2 has sizing of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon T6s and Panasonic GF2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the T6s versus the GF2.

Canon T6s vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the T6s and GF2 is 66 and 88 respectively.

Canon T6s vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6s vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6s and GF2.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The T6s featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon T6s will give you extra detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent T6s will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon T6s vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Canon T6s vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6s vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6s as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Portrait photography camera
79
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon T6s Street photography info
Panasonic GF2 Street photography info
71
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
65
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon T6s
Sports photography with Panasonic GF2
61
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (440 shots)
38
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery power (300 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6s Travel photography info
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography info
66
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (440 shots)
52
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (300 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6s Landscape photography info
Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography info
66
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (440 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery power (300 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6s Vlogging information
Panasonic GF2 Vlogging information
72
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
lack of image stabilization
32
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Canon T6s vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6s and Panasonic GF2
 Canon EOS Rebel T6sPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS Rebel T6s Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Alternative name EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-02-06 2011-02-24
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 19 23
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 326 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 grams (1.25 pounds) 310 grams (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 54
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 10.3
DXO Low light score 915 506
Other
Battery life 440 photos 300 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $849 $330