Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX700
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced July 2010
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH6 was unveiled 18 months after the FX700 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the FH6 scores against the FX700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic FX700
FH6 | FX700 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | July 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic FH6
FX700 | FH6 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic FX700
FH6 | FX700 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has sizing of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic FX700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the FH6 versus the FX700.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and FX700 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and FX700.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher FH6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-09 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 7.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 119g (0.26 pounds) | 176g (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $129 | $399 |