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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH6 was launched within a month of the FH8 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH6 matches up against the FH8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic FH8

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic FH6

		

		

			
 FH8 FH6 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic FH8

		

		

			
 FH6 FH8 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH6 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FH8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FH6 against the FH8.
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and FH8 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and FH8.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography features
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 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FH8 as a Street photography camera
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (119g)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (123 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography details
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (280 shots)
 max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography factors
70
 better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors in class (119 grams)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
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 lighter than competition (123 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography advice
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 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
43
 pretty wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
Vlogging with Panasonic FH8
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 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 lighter than competitors in class (119 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic jack
33
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 lighter than competition (123g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone port
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic FH8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.60 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 119 gr (0.26 lb) 123 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 280 photos 260 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $129 $149