Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP2
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- Revealed January 2010
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH6 versus Panasonic FP2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FH6 was announced 2 years after the FP2 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH6 scores versus the FP2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic FP2
FH6 | FP2 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic FH6
FP2 | FH6 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic FP2
FH6 | FP2 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH6 versus Panasonic FP2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH6 vs the FP2.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and FP2.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher FH6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 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 | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | 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 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 4.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 119 grams (0.26 lbs) | 151 grams (0.33 lbs) |
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 All around 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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | 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 |
Retail pricing | $129 | $80 |