Fujifilm X-E1 vs Panasonic FH6

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Panasonic FH6, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and FH6 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was released 14 months after the FH6 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up against the FH6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E1 offers outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Panasonic FH6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 compared to the FH6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and FH6 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E1 and FH6.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-E1 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E1 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.