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Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP130
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FH6, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was manufactured 5 years later than the FH6 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XP120 scores vs the FH6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Panasonic FH6

 Fujifilm XP120 FH6 
LaunchedJanuary 2017January 2012Fresher by 61 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Fujifilm XP120

 FH6 Fujifilm XP120 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Panasonic FH6

 Fujifilm XP120 FH6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP120 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FH6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 compared to the FH6.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP120 and FH6 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP120 and FH6.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm XP120 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP120 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP120
Street photography with Panasonic FH6
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (119g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography factors
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP120
Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
67
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than average (119g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography factors
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (210 per charge)
41
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average (119 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Panasonic FH6
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 gr (0.45 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 210 pictures 280 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $229 $129