Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic G6
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
- 135g - 93 x 57 x 20mm
- Announced January 2013
- Also Known as IXUS 132 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Superseded the Panasonic G5
- Refreshed by Panasonic G7

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic G6 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon Elph 115 IS and Panasonic G6, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the G6 (16MP) is very similar but the Elph 115 IS (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

The Elph 115 IS was released 2 months earlier than the G6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon Elph 115 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Elph 115 IS grades vs the G6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic G6 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon Elph 115 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The complete galleries are available at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Panasonic G6
Elph 115 IS | G6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Canon Elph 115 IS
G6 | Elph 115 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+575k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Panasonic G6
Elph 115 IS | G6 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | April 2013 | Similar generation |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon Elph 115 IS offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G6 has sizing of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).
Compare the Canon Elph 115 IS and Panasonic G6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Elph 115 IS compared to the G6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and G6 is 96 and 74 respectively.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Elph 115 IS and G6.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The Elph 115 IS has the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF harder.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Panasonic G6 Specifications
Canon Elph 115 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon Elph 115 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 |
Also called | IXUS 132 HS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2013-04-24 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 1,036k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 10.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lbs) | 390 grams (0.86 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 170 photographs | 340 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $225 | $750 |