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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(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
Panasonic FP2
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic FP2

 FH6 FP2 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic FH6

 FP2 FH6 

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic FP2

 FH6 FP2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography advice
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography information
Panasonic FP2 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (119g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography details
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography details
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography details
70
good battery (280 shots)
lighter than competitors (119g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
56
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (151g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
41
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging advice
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (119g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (151g)
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic FP2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
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