Panasonic FZ1000 vs Canon T6i

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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Canon T6i

1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 400.00mm (35mm eq.)

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

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How does it shoot? Canon T6i in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon T6i conclusion.

Succeeded by the Panasonic FZ1000 II
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Succeeded by the Canon T7i
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Differences

Panasonic FZ1000 advantages over Canon T6i

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
More viewfinder magnification
0.70x vs 0.51x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
9.5 fps vs 4.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.0 fps vs 4.8 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
11 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon T6i advantages over Panasonic FZ1000

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Less expensive
$599 vs $748*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 3.72 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.90 vs 1.2 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
T6i test data on DxO Mark FZ1000 test data on DxO Mark

919 vs 517 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

440 vs 360 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
77 mm vs 130 mm
Thinner
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 73 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Extremely compact compared to interchangeable-lens camera with similar lenses; Comfortable grip and controls; Bright, far-reaching 16x zoom lens; Excellent electronic viewfinder; Versatile tilt/swivel LCD; Excellent performance; Great image quality
Body materials feel a bit plasticky; Connector compartment door is fiddly; Limited raw buffer depth; Battery life below average for class; No built-in neutral density filter
Read our Panasonic FZ1000 Review

Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Improved dynamic range over T5i; Good high ISO performance for its class; Very fast autofocus; Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC; Touchscreen tilt/swivel LCD.
Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; Below average battery life; No Servo AF in Live View; No 60p video frame rate.
Read our Canon T6i Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony RX10

Panasonic FZ1000

Sony RX10

$773
1 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$698
1 inch

Top deck display
Integrated ND filter

Compare Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony RX10

Canon T6i

Sony RX10

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$698
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T6i vs Sony RX10

Compared to Nikon D3400

Panasonic FZ1000

Nikon D3400

$773
1 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$497
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

Compare Panasonic FZ1000 vs Nikon D3400

Canon T6i

Nikon D3400

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$497
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6i vs Nikon D3400

Compared to Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Panasonic FZ1000

Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

$773
1 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$899
1 inch

Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic FZ1000 vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Canon T6i

Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$899
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T6i vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Compared to Pentax K-3 II

Panasonic FZ1000

Pentax K-3 II

$773
1 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$830
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K-3 II

Canon T6i

Pentax K-3 II

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$830
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6i vs Pentax K-3 II

Compared to Panasonic FZ2500

Panasonic FZ1000

Panasonic FZ2500

$773
1 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

$965
1 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Canon T6i

Panasonic FZ2500

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$965
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T6i vs Panasonic FZ2500

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