Panasonic FZ150 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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Panasonic FZ150 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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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 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS M6 Mark II Review.
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Differences

Panasonic FZ150 advantages over Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Slower slow-motion
220 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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

410 vs 305 shots
Capture more photos

Canon EOS M6 Mark II advantages over Panasonic FZ150

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.23 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.90 vs 1.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
49 mm vs 95 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
5 years vs 13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
1040k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.31 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
32.5 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 12.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
48 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 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
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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

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.
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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 EOS M6 Mark II

Canon SX1 IS

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$600
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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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 EOS M6 Mark II

Panasonic DMC-FZ100

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$500
1/2.33 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II 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 EOS M6 Mark II

Leica V-LUX 2

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$850
1/2.33 inch

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Leica V-LUX 2

Compared to Sony A6400

Panasonic FZ150

Sony A6400

$498
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$798
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony A6400

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6400

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

$798
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6400

Compared to Sony A6100

Panasonic FZ150

Sony A6100

$498
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$673
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony A6100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6100

$849
APS-C

More pixels
Faster JPEG shooting

$673
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6100

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