Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP1

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH6 versus Panasonic FP1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was released 2 years later than the FP1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FH6 scores against the FP1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 offers outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH6 versus Panasonic FP1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FH6 vs the FP1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and FP1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and FP1.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH6 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern FH6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.