FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH6

Here is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty close but the F80EXR (1/2") and FH6 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The F80EXR was introduced 19 months prior to the FH6 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the F80EXR grades versus the FH6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F80EXR has got external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has sizing 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 FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic FH6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the F80EXR vs the FH6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and FH6 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the F80EXR and FH6.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F80EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH6 will render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older F80EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.