Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FZ40

The following is a extended review of the Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FZ40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was manufactured 18 months after the FZ40 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH6 scores versus the FZ40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH6 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic FZ40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH6 vs the FZ40.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and FZ40 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and FZ40.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer FH6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.