Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic LX100

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic LX100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is relatively similar but the FH6 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH6 was introduced 3 years prior to the LX100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH6 scores against the LX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FH6 against the LX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and LX100 is 96 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and LX100.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH6 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FH6 will deliver more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FH6 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.