Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP3

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FP3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was manufactured 2 years later than the FP3 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FH6 grades versus the FP3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic FP3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FH6 compared to the FP3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and FP3 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and FP3.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer FH6 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.