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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85 Imaging
58 Features
76 Overall
65

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Updated by Sony A6000
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FH5 and Sony NEX-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very similar but the FH5 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The FH5 was released 3 years earlier than the NEX-6 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the FH5 scores vs the NEX-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony NEX-6

		

		

			
 FH5 NEX-6 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Panasonic FH5

		

		

			
 NEX-6 FH5 
RevealedMarch 2013January 2011Fresher by 27 months
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony NEX-6

		

		

			
 FH5 NEX-6 
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 has external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FH5 and Sony NEX-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the FH5 vs the NEX-6.
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and NEX-6 is 96 and 85 respectively.
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and NEX-6.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor sizing. The FH5 offers the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The older FH5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic FH5 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH5 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH5 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic FH5 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony NEX-6 as a Portrait photography camera
34
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
74
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
 Sony NEX-6 as a Street photography camera
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch to focus
 lighter than competitors in class (121g)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
78
 has a tilting screen
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than average in class (345 grams)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography factors
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 low frames per second (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
66
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony NEX-6 as a Travel photography camera
71
 lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
 offers touch to focus
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
75
 lighter than average in class (345 grams)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic FH5 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony NEX-6 as a Landscape photography camera
38
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 lack of Timelapse mode
75
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging details
33
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors in class (121g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone port
32
 features face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (345 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 no external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Sony NEX-6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-03-25
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 11 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.30 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 345 grams (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1018
Other
Battery life 260 shots 360 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature   With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $169 $365