Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ1

Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was launched within a month of the SZ1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FH6 scores vs the SZ1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FH6 versus the SZ1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and SZ1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and SZ1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ1 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively.