Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FZ300

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FZ300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the FZ300 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH6 matches up versus the FZ300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 comes with outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ300 has sizing of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH6 compared to the FZ300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and FZ300 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and FZ300.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH6 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FH6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.