Panasonic GF6 vs Canon SX720 HS

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Panasonic GF6 vs Canon SX720 HS

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Panasonic GF6 Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.3 megapixels
24.00mm - 960.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SX720 HS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the SX720 HS.

Succeeded by the Panasonic GF7
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Succeeded by the Canon SX730 HS
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Differences

Panasonic GF6 advantages over Canon SX720 HS

Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.77 vs 1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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

340 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX720 HS advantages over Panasonic GF6

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
5.9 fps vs 4.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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
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
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Panasonic GF6.
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Read our Canon SX720 HS Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GX1

Panasonic GF6

Panasonic GX1

$400
4/3

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$950
4/3

Focus peaking
Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic GX1

Canon SX720 HS

Panasonic GX1

$279
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Wi-Fi

$950
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Compared to Olympus E-PL5

Panasonic GF6

Olympus E-PL5

$400
4/3

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$329
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Better color depth

Compare Panasonic GF6 vs Olympus E-PL5

Canon SX720 HS

Olympus E-PL5

$279
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$329
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus E-PL5

Compared to Olympus E-PL7

Panasonic GF6

Olympus E-PL7

$400
4/3

In-camera panoramas
NFC

$399
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GF6 vs Olympus E-PL7

Canon SX720 HS

Olympus E-PL7

$279
1/2.3 inch

NFC
Internal flash

$399
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Compared to Panasonic ZS60

Panasonic GF6

Panasonic ZS60

$400
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS60

Canon SX720 HS

Panasonic ZS60

$279
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
NFC

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS60

Compared to Canon SX730 HS

Panasonic GF6

Canon SX730 HS

$400
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$399
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Panasonic GF6 vs Canon SX730 HS

Canon SX720 HS

Canon SX730 HS

$279
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

$399
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Bluetooth

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