Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FH6

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FH6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and FH6 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was revealed 7 months after the FH6 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up vs the FH6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F800EXR has outside measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FH6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR compared to the FH6.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and FH6 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and FH6.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F800EXR with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F800EXR will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.