Panasonic FZ150 vs Canon T6

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Panasonic FZ150 vs Canon T6

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic FZ150 Review.
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APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon T6 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Panasonic FZ200
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Differences

Panasonic FZ150 advantages over Canon T6

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Faster JPEG shooting
12.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Canon T6 advantages over Panasonic FZ150

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 1.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer stills battery life
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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

500 vs 410 shots
Capture more photos
Newer
8 years vs 13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
922k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
18.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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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Kit with 18-55mm Lens

Kit with 18-55mm Lens
Two lens kit with 18-55mm, 75-300mm, shoulder bag

Review Excerpt

Excellent 24x zoom that starts at 25mm; Solid build; Articulating LCD; Improved sensor and image processing; 12 fps continuous mode; Full HD video at 60p.
Tends to blow out highlights; Tripod socket close to battery door; Incandescent white balance is a little warm.
Read our Panasonic FZ150 Express Review

Good image quality overall; Good value for money; In-camera Wi-Fi and NFC make light work of image sharing; Decent kit lens; Friendly, approachable design; Good ergonomics; Lots of room to grow in Canon's ecosystem
Slow burst shooting with very limited raw buffer; Resolution, dynamic range and high ISO performance trail current rivals; Mediocre autofocus performance; Limited feature set; Very basic movie capture features
Read our Canon T6 Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon SX1 IS

Panasonic FZ150

Canon SX1 IS

$498
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Manual focus

$600
1/2.3 inch

Faster shutter

Compare Panasonic FZ150 vs Canon SX1 IS

Canon T6

Canon SX1 IS

$550
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$600
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon T6 vs Canon SX1 IS

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Panasonic FZ150

Panasonic DMC-FZ100

$498
1/2.3 inch

Shoots 1080p video
Slow-motion videos

$500
1/2.33 inch

More pixels
Longer exposure

Compare Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Canon T6

Panasonic DMC-FZ100

$550
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$500
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon T6 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ100

Compared to Leica V-LUX 2

Panasonic FZ150

Leica V-LUX 2

$498
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Shoots 1080p video

$850
1/2.33 inch

More pixels
Longer exposure

Compare Panasonic FZ150 vs Leica V-LUX 2

Canon T6

Leica V-LUX 2

$550
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$850
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon T6 vs Leica V-LUX 2

Compared to Canon T5

Panasonic FZ150

Canon T5

$498
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

$399
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic FZ150 vs Canon T5

Canon T6

Canon T5

$550
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$399
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Canon T6 vs Canon T5

Compared to Canon T6i

Panasonic FZ150

Canon T6i

$498
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Faster JPEG shooting

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic FZ150 vs Canon T6i

Canon T6

Canon T6i

$550
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

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