Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic FH6

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic FH6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was introduced within a month of the FH6 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SZ-12 grades vs the FH6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-12 enjoys exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has specifications 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 Olympus SZ-12 and Panasonic FH6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-12 compared to the FH6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and FH6 is 89 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-12 and FH6.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images but you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.