Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FH8
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6/Panasonic-FH6-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH8/Panasonic-FH8-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(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
(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").
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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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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic FH8
FH6 | FH8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic FH6
FH8 | FH6 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic FH8
FH6 | FH8 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH8-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH8-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH8-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH8-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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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 |