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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH6 versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was launched 2 years after the FX48 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH6 grades against the FX48 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic FX48

 FH6 FX48 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic FH6

 FX48 FH6 

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic FX48

 FH6 FX48 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH6 enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH6 versus Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FH6 and the FX48.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and FX48 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and FX48.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH6 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent FH6 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography details
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (119g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 shots)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
71
better than average battery (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (119g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography highlights
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
better than average battery (280 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (119 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic FX48
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lb) 150 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $129 $325