Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ1
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2012

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview
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").

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.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic SZ1
FH6 | SZ1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic FH6
SZ1 | FH6 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic SZ1
FH6 | SZ1 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic SZ1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
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.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 119g (0.26 pounds) | 131g (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 pictures | 250 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $129 | $179 |