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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
36 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched November 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was revealed 2 months prior to the FH6 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 3D1 matches up versus the FH6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Panasonic FH6

		

		

			
 3D1 FH6 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic 3D1

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FH6

		

		

			
 3D1 FH6 
IntroducedNovember 2011January 2012Same age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 enjoys outer measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 3D1 compared to the FH6.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and FH6 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and FH6.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH6 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography factors
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 has face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography information
Panasonic FH6 Street photography information
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch to focus
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (119g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography information
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (200 shots)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography highlights
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 offers touch to focus
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
 MP count low (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
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 better than average battery power (280 per charge)
 lighter than competition (119 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 big screen (3.5 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not possible
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 better than average battery power (280 shots)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone port
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 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 lighter than competition (119 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Panasonic FH6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-11-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos 280 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $670 $129