Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FZ150

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic FZ150, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was introduced 3 months earlier than the FZ150 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH6 grades vs the FZ150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic FZ150 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FH6 versus the FZ150.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and FZ150 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and FZ150.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH6 to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.