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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FS12 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
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched April 2009
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic FS12, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was manufactured 2 years after the FS12 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FH6 matches up versus the FS12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic FS12

 FH6 FS12 
LaunchedJanuary 2012April 2009More modern by 34 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic FH6

 FS12 FH6 

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic FS12

 FH6 FS12 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic FS12 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FH6 and the FS12.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and FS12 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and FS12.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH6 to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger FH6 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography details
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 per charge)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography features
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography features
70
good battery (280 shots)
lighter than competitors (119g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS12
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 shots)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
Vlogging with Panasonic FS12
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic FS12
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-09 2009-04-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119g (0.26 pounds) 129g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $129 $228