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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T3
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 X-T2 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Panasonic FH6, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and FH6 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and FH6 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T2 was unveiled 4 years after the FH6 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-T2 grades vs the FH6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Panasonic FH6

 Fujifilm X-T2 FH6 
LaunchedJuly 2016January 2012More modern by 55 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 FH6 Fujifilm X-T2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic FH6

 Fujifilm X-T2 FH6 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 features exterior dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Panasonic FH6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus the FH6.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and FH6 is 76 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and FH6.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T2 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T2 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography factors
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
75
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (119g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography information
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 shots)
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proof
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
terrible battery power (340 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
71
good battery life (280 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (119 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 shots)
41
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T2
Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
33
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average in class (119g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Panasonic FH6
 Fujifilm X-T2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-07-07 2012-01-09
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 325 9
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 gr (1.12 lbs) 119 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos 280 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Launch pricing $1,600 $129