Canon T6s vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T6s (EOS 760D)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500

Links
Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:		Panasonic FZ1000 FZ1000 vs FZ2500
Successor:	Canon 77D T6s vs 77D
General
Model Number:	T6s	FZ2500
Alternate Model Number(s):	760D	FZ2000, FZH1
Camera Format:	SLR	EVF
Currently Manufactured:	Yes	Yes
Retail Price:	$1199.00	$1199.99
Street Price:	$619.00	$964.66
Date Available:	2015-06-30	2016-11-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	36.9 oz (1,047 g) includes batteries, kit lens	34.1 oz (966 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.2 x 4.0 x 3.1 in. (132 x 101 x 78 mm)	5.4 x 4.0 x 5.3 in. (138 x 102 x 135 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon
Effective Megapixels:	24.2	20.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C	1 inch
Sensor size:	332.27mm² (22.30mm x 14.90mm)	116.16mm² (13.20mm x 8.80mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	3.72 microns	2.41 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.6x	2.7x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	Yes	No
DxO Sensor Score:	70
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.6
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.0
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	915
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3368 (20.2 MP, 16:9), 3984 x 2240 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 2976 x 1680 (5.0 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 720 x 408 (0.3 MP, Other), 5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3), 3552 x 2664 (9.5 MP, 4:3), 2656 x 1992 (5.3 MP, 4:3), 1696 x 1280 (2.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2656 x 2656 (7.1 MP, 1:1), 1984 x 1984 (3.9 MP, 1:1), 1280 x 1280 (1.6 MP, 1:1), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1)	5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 4864 x 3648 (17.7 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 2592 (9.0 MP, 4:3), 2432 x 1824 (4.4 MP, 4:3), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 2592 x 2592 (6.7 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1824 (3.3 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+L/F JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	4.8	11.4
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p)	4096x2160 (24p) 3840x2160 (30p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/60i/50p/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (30p/25p) 1920x1080 (2p/12p/20p/22p/24p/26p/28p/36p/48p/60p/72p/84p/96p/120p)
Movie File Format:	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with stereo linear PCM audio in MOV container	MOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF/EF-S	n/a
Lens:	Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM	LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT; 16 elements in 11 groups with 5 aspherical (8 aspherical surfaces), 4 ED, 1 UHR elements
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	29 - 216mm	24 - 480mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 135mm	8.8 - 176mm
Zoom Ratio:	7.05x	20.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/36 (tele)	f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.5 (tele) - f/11; 9 blade diaphragm; 2 built-in ND filters (1/4, 1/16, 1/64, Auto)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	Yes
Normal Focus Range:	39 cm to Infinity 15.4 in to Infinity	30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	67.0mm	67.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	On lens
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	3-10x available during movie recording only	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	OVF: Phase-detect using 19-point all cross-type AF sensor; Live View uses Hybrid CMOS AF III hybrid phase-detect/contrast-detect AF on image sensor	Contrast Detect with DFD: Face/Eye Detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area (flexible / scalable), Pinpoint; (Full area touch is available)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, ~95% coverage, ~0.82x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, eye sensor	EVF: 0.39-inch 2.36M-dot XGA OLED, Field of View: Approx. 100%, Magnification: Approx. 2.18x / 0.74x (35mm equiv.), 20mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +4.0 diopter adjustment, eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels)
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.51x	0.74x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.82x	2.18x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,040,000 dots (345,600 px)	1,040,000 dots (346,700 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes	Yes
Articulating Screen:	Yes	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	Yes	Yes
Selfie Screen:	Yes	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800	12800
Minimum ISO (native):	100	125
ISO Settings:	Auto(100-6400), 100-12800 in 1EV steps, expandable to H=25600	Auto, iISO, 80, 100, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600* (* Extended ISO); Changeable to 1/3 EV step
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2/3/4, Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/16000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	7,560 pixel RGB+IR sensor divided into 63 segments; Evaluative (linked to all AF points), Center-weighted, Partial (6%), Spot (3.5%)	Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene Intelligent Auto (Stills and Movie), No Flash, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, SCN (Kids, Food, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control mode)	Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome, Panorama; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine (22 filters)
Self Timer:	10, 2, Remote, 10s Continuous (2-10) seconds	2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	No	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	E-TTL II Auto, Manual; Red-Eye Reduction; Second Curtain Synchro	Auto, Auto/Red- eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red- eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red- eye Reduction, Forced Off; Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens aperture dependent	Auto ISO: 0.3 - 13.2m (Wide), 1.0 - 7.9m (Tele)
Max Flash Sync:	1/200	1/4000s with mechanical shutter; flash not supported with electronic shutter
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure	No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I	UHS-I
Other Memory:	UHS-I compliant
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	.CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+L/F JPEG	RAW, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with stereo linear PCM audio in MOV container	MOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch)
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes	Yes
NFC:	Yes	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	Yes
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional wired, IR wireless or Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi, optional wired
Connections (extended):	Mini (Type-C) HDMI-CEC, External 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack	Micro-B USB 2.0, Micro-HDMI (Type D) with Viera Link, 2.5mm remote jack, 3.5mm external mic jack, 3.5mm external headphone jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	<0.3	0.45
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	<0.3	0.68
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	4.8	11.4
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	Unlimited	100
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.8	10.6
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	6	35
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.8	10.7
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	6	32
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.09 seconds	0.10 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):		0.10 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.074 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.105 seconds	0.129 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.36 seconds	0.45 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.074 seconds	0.039 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	0.9 seconds	2.3 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.1 seconds	0.7 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	3.2 seconds	4.7 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	180 shots	350 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	440 shots	270 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LP-E17	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeble	7.2v 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeble	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	EOS Digital Solutions Disc	None; PHOTOfunSTUDIO and SILKYPIX Developer Studio available for download.
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	New 24.2MP APS-C CMOS image sensor, DIGIC 6 processor, 19-point all cross-type AF for OVF, Hybrid CMOS III AF for Live View, built-in Wi-Fi with active NFC, top panel LCD, second command dial, HDR movies, Live View burst shooting and more!