Leica C vs Panasonic FH6

Below, we are analyzing the Leica C vs Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the C (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly similar but the C (1/1.7") and FH6 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The C was revealed 21 months later than the FH6 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the C scores vs the FH6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica C & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The full galleries are available at Leica C Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Leica C enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the C against the FH6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the C and FH6 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the C and FH6.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The C using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH6 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent C should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.