Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FS15

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH6 versus Panasonic FS15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was revealed 3 years later than the FS15 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH6 grades vs the FS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH6 has got exterior 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) while the Panasonic FS15 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH6 versus Panasonic FS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FH6 compared to the FS15.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and FS15.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH6 to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger FH6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.