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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
46 Overall
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Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
33

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2012
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 XF1 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and FH6 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was launched 9 months after the FH6 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up against the FH6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Panasonic FH6

					

					

						
 Fujifilm XF1 FH6 
RevealedSeptember 2012January 2012More modern by 9 months
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Fujifilm XF1

					

					

						
 FH6 Fujifilm XF1 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FH6

					

					

						
 Fujifilm XF1 FH6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither provides Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst 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).
See the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FH6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 vs the FH6.
Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and FH6 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and FH6.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH6 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XF1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

						Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XF1
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
42
 has manual focus
 supports face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (2/3")
33
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 provides face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm XF1 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (2/3")
 more heavy than others (255 grams)
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography information
31
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (2/3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 better than average battery pack (280 shots)
 max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography features
60
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others (255 grams)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
70
 better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
 lighter than competition in class (119g)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XF1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
54
 has manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (2/3")
 lack of Timelapse mode
41
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging highlights
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone socket
 more heavy than others (255 grams)
32
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic port
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FH6
 Fujifilm XF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-17 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
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 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 255g (0.56 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 199 not tested
Other
Battery life - 280 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $380 $129