Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FZ28
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6/Panasonic-FH6-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ28/Panasonic-FZ28-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FZ28 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Announced January 2009
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FZ28, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The FH6 was revealed 3 years later than the FZ28 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FH6 matches up against the FZ28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic FZ28
FH6 | FZ28 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Panasonic FH6
FZ28 | FH6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic FZ28
FH6 | FZ28 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FZ28 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FH6 compared to the FZ28.
![Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ28-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and FZ28 is 96 and 72 respectively.
![Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ28-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and FZ28.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH6 to give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer FH6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ28-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ28-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-09 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
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 lb) | 417g (0.92 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 27 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 17.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 79 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $129 | $599 |