Panasonic LX7 vs Canon T6

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Panasonic LX7 vs Canon T6

1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
10.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 90.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic LX7 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the LX7.

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 LX10
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Succeeded by the Canon T7
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Differences

Panasonic LX7 advantages over Canon T6

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
45 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Longer exposure
250 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
11.1 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.1 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
12 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Canon T6 advantages over Panasonic LX7

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 vs 1.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 3.7 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 330 shots
Capture more photos
Newer
8 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More pixels
18.0 vs 10.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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

Fast lens; Sharp lens; Rock-solid image stabilization; Fast autofocus and shutter lag; Level gauge.
Sluggish startup; Battery life lower; Switches can change accidentally; Slow buffer clearing.
Read our Panasonic LX7 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 Samsung EX2F

Panasonic LX7

Samsung EX2F

$297
1/1.7 inch

Longer stills battery life
More dots on screen

$479
1/1.7 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung EX2F

Canon T6

Samsung EX2F

$550
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$479
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon T6 vs Samsung EX2F

Compared to Leica D-LUX 6

Panasonic LX7

Leica D-LUX 6

$297
1/1.7 inch

$1600
1/1.7 inch

Compare Panasonic LX7 vs Leica D-LUX 6

Canon T6

Leica D-LUX 6

$550
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$1600
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Integrated ND filter

Compare Canon T6 vs Leica D-LUX 6

Compared to Canon T5

Panasonic LX7

Canon T5

$297
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Integrated ND filter

$399
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic LX7 vs Canon T5

Canon T6

Canon T5

$550
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$399
APS-C

Less expensive

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Compared to Canon T6i

Panasonic LX7

Canon T6i

$297
1/1.7 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Integrated ND filter

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Panasonic LX7 vs Canon T6i

Canon T6

Canon T6i

$550
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Canon T6 vs Canon T6i

Compared to Panasonic LX10

Panasonic LX7

Panasonic LX10

$297
1/1.7 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

$548
1 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic LX10

Canon T6

Panasonic LX10

$550
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$548
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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