Panasonic FH2 vs Sony RX100 VI

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH2 and Sony RX100 VI, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The FH2 was brought out 8 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the FH2 matches up against the RX100 VI in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 enjoys outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH2 and Sony RX100 VI in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH2 versus the RX100 VI.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and RX100 VI is 96 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and RX100 VI.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 VI will resolve extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FH2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.