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Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon G15
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS5
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Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon G16 versus Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and TS6 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was announced 13 months earlier than the TS6 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G16 matches up against the TS6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Panasonic TS6

 G16 TS6 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Canon G16

 TS6 G16 
ReleasedJanuary 2015November 2013More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Canon G16 and Panasonic TS6

 G16 TS6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Canon G16 versus Panasonic TS6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the G16 and the TS6.

Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and TS6 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G16 and TS6.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G16 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS6 will deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged G16 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography factors
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G16
Street photography with Panasonic TS6
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (356g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G16
Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (370 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography info
64
better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors in class (356g)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
72
great battery power (370 per charge)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Landscape photography camera
58
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
52
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery power (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G16
Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
33
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (356g)
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Panasonic TS6
 Canon PowerShot G16Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-11-25 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356g (0.78 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 370 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $499 $300