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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
29 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2012
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was released at a similar time to the FH6 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A4000 IS scores vs the FH6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Panasonic FH6

		

		

			
 A4000 IS FH6 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Canon A4000 IS

		

		

			
 FH6 A4000 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic FH6

		

		

			
 A4000 IS FH6 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither provides Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A4000 IS provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A4000 IS against the FH6.
Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and FH6 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and FH6.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon A4000 IS to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively.
	
			Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A4000 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
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 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon A4000 IS Street photography details
Panasonic FH6 Street photography details
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (119g)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon A4000 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (175 per charge)
 has no phase detect AF
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 good battery life (280 per charge)
 max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon A4000 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
62
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 bad battery power (175 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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 good battery life (280 CIPA)
 lighter than others in class (119 grams)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography highlights
41
 really wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 bad battery power (175 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 good battery life (280 per charge)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A4000 IS Vlogging information
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging information
31
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic socket
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 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 lighter than others in class (119 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic support
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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic FH6
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 175 photographs 280 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $199 $129