Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX78

The following is a complete review of the Panasonic FH6 versus Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was announced 12 months after the FX78 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FH6 grades versus the FX78 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 has got exterior 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 FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH6 versus Panasonic FX78 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FH6 and the FX78.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and FX78 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and FX78.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH6 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer FH6 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.