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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Panasonic FH6, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and FH6 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and FH6 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was announced 7 years after the FH6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 scores against the FH6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Panasonic FH6

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 FH6 
RevealedOctober 2019January 2012More modern by 95 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 FH6 Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic FH6

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 FH6 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 offers physical measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Panasonic FH6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 compared to the FH6.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and FH6 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and FH6.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will provide more detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-Pro3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
82
manual focus
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography details
Panasonic FH6 Street photography details
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography information
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
excellent megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
77
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
excellent megapixels (26MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography details
81
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
excellent megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
41
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
36
built-in touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (119 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Panasonic FH6
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-Pro3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-10-23 2012-01-09
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 497g (1.10 pounds) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 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 - 280 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual One
Pricing at release $2,000 $129