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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and FH6 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was brought out about the same time to the FH6 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up against the FH6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Panasonic FH6

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR FH6 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 FH6 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic FH6

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR FH6 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic FH6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus the FH6.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and FH6 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and FH6.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
33
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography information
Panasonic FH6 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (119 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography info
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
good battery life (280 shots)
lighter than average (119 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
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rather wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging features
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging features
35
rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than average (119 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic FH6
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
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 distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 157g (0.35 pounds) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 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 220 photographs 280 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $129