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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
36

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").

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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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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic FH8

 FH6 FH8 

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).

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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
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Street photography camera
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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
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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
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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
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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