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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and FH6 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was announced 3 years earlier than the FH6 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm A170 grades versus the FH6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic FH6

 Fujifilm A170 FH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Fujifilm A170

 FH6 Fujifilm A170 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 30 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic FH6

 Fujifilm A170 FH6 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 enjoys physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic FH6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the FH6.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and FH6 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and FH6.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH6 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography info
Panasonic FH6 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (119g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography advice
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
great battery power (280 shots)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
great battery power (280 per charge)
lighter than average (119g)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
great battery power (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than average (119g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic FH6
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-01-09
Body design 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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3664 x 2748 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 280 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $80 $129