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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX720 HS
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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was introduced within a month of the TS6 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX710 HS scores versus the TS6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Panasonic TS6

 SX710 HS TS6 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Canon SX710 HS

 TS6 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic TS6

 SX710 HS TS6 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2015Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS features outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the TS6.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and TS6 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and TS6.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography advice
47
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (269g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX710 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
48
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than average (269 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
73
good battery power (370 per charge)
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
52
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery power (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (269g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic TS6
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2015-01-06 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 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
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 230 images 370 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $349 $300