Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FH7

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was announced 5 months after the FH7 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH6 matches up vs the FH7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic FH7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH6 versus the FH7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and FH7 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and FH7.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH7 to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively.