Canon EOS M6 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      BrandCanonPanasonic
      ModelEOS M6Lumix DC-ZS200
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS M3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
      Successor ModelCanon EOS M6 Mark II
      MSRP$779 (body only), $899 (w/15-45mm lens), $1279 (w/18-150mm lens)$799
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels25.8 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      ProcessorDIGIC 7Venus Engine
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40005472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions3:2 (6000 x 3368, 3984 x 2656, 2976 x 1984, 2400 x 1600), 16:9 (6000 x 3368, 3984 x 2240, 2976 x 1680, 2400 x 1344), 4:3 (5328 x 4000, 3552 x 2664, 2656 x 1992, 2112 x 1600), 1:1 (4000 x 4000, 2656 x 2656, 1984 x 1984, 1600 x 1600)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardFine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, TungstenPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points4949
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Lens MountCanon EF-M
      Crop Factor1.6x
      Focal Length8.8 - 132 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 360 mm
      Optical Zoom15x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 6.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,240k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional EVF-DC1, EVF-DC2)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,330k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting9.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 6.1 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 13 Frames (Raw) / 71 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 4 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 13 Frames (Raw) / 71 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 10 fps at 20.1 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto (E-TTL II)
      Manual Flash On/Off (3 flash power output settings)
      Auto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Flash Range5.00 m at ISO 1006.80 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments) ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockManual / Auto
      DXO Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      DxO Low Light ISO1317
      DxO Color Depth23.4
      DxO Dynamic Range12.6
      DxO Overall Score78
      Video Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Movie File FormatMP4
      Audio File FormatAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [30 to 60 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps [26 to 52 Mbps]
      SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/29.97 fps
      AVCHD/MP4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 24.00/29.97/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i at 59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible
      Remote Control Wired, wireless, or smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Dimensions112 x 68 x 45 mm (4.41 x 2.68 x 1.77")111 x 66 x 45 mm (4.37 x 2.6 x 1.77")
      Weight (inc. batteries)390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8 x 6.7 x 5.3"5.5 x 5.05 x 2.6"
      Package Weight1.85 lb1.17 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Battery PackLP-E17DMW-BLG10
      Battery Life295 shots370 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage0
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
      Other Canon EOS M6 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, custom, remoteYes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Material of ConstructionPolycarbonate


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