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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX78 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 FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic FX78

 FH6 FX78 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic FH6

 FX78 FH6 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic FX78

 FH6 FX78 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH6
Street photography with Panasonic FX78
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
Travel photography with Panasonic FX78
71
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (119g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
56
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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really wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
Vlogging with Panasonic FX78
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic FX78
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX77
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 119 grams (0.26 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots 200 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $129 $210