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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X30
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and FH6 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was unveiled 16 months later than the FH6 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up vs the FH6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic FH6

 Fujifilm X20 FH6 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2012More recent by 16 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Fujifilm X20

 FH6 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FH6

 Fujifilm X20 FH6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 has external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic FH6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the FH6.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and FH6 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and FH6.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH6 will produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X20 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography features
47
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000 seconds)
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
34
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (2/3")
heavier than others in class (353 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (119 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Sports photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (270 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
good battery power (280 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
61
good battery power (270 per charge)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (353g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
71
good battery power (280 per charge)
lighter than average in class (119g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography highlights
55
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (270 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
good battery power (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others in class (353g)
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (119g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic FH6
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-04-29 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 grams (0.78 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
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 All around 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 270 pictures 280 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $500 $129