Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic FH6

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic FH6, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and FH6 (14MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and FH6 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 II was revealed 6 years later than the FH6 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the LX100 II matches up versus the FH6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II provides outer measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the LX100 II versus the FH6.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and FH6 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and FH6.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX100 II with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will resolve more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern LX100 II should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.