Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic LF1

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the FH6 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.

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The FH6 was unveiled 22 months prior to the LF1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FH6 grades versus the LF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has sizing of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic LF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FH6 and the LF1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and LF1 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and LF1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH6 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH6 will produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH6 will be behind in sensor technology.