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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Successor is Fujifilm X20
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
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm X10 versus Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and FH6 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X10 was manufactured 7 months after the FH6 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X10 grades versus the FH6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Panasonic FH6

 Fujifilm X10 FH6 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2012Newer by 7 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Fujifilm X10

 FH6 Fujifilm X10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic FH6

 Fujifilm X10 FH6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X10 enjoys outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X10 versus Panasonic FH6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X10 against the FH6.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and FH6 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and FH6.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FH6 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X10
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
49
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000s)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Street photography factors
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (350g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (119g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography info
44
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery (270 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 shots)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
60
great battery (270 per charge)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (350g)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
better than average battery life (280 shots)
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no Timelapse mode
41
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging factors
32
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (350g)
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (119g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic FH6
 Fujifilm X10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-07-11 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 280 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $600 $129