Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS6
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![Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS/Canon-SX500-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Released August 2012
- Successor is Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Superseded the Panasonic TS5
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SX500 IS was brought out 3 years earlier than the TS6 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX500 IS matches up against the TS6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Panasonic TS6
SX500 IS | TS6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Canon SX500 IS
TS6 | SX500 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | August 2012 | More recent by 28 months |
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic TS6
SX500 IS | TS6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS features physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic TS6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX500 IS versus the TS6.
![Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and TS6 is 80 and 91 respectively.
![Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and TS6.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older SX500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX500-IS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-08-21 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/1600s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 341 gr (0.75 lb) | 214 gr (0.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 195 shots | 370 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $299 | $300 |