Canon S120 vs Panasonic FH6

Its time to look much closer at the Canon S120 and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the S120 (1/1.7") and FH6 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The S120 was released 23 months later than the FH6 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the S120 grades vs the FH6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S120 Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S120 and Panasonic FH6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S120 against the FH6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and FH6 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S120 and FH6.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S120 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH6 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern S120 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.