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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP1 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic FP1

 FH6 FP1 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Panasonic FH6

 FP1 FH6 

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic FP1

 FH6 FP1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP1 Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
good battery life (280 shots)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
Travel photography with Panasonic FP1
70
good battery life (280 per charge)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography details
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (119g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic FP1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.26 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $129 $153