Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ10

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic SZ10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was introduced 4 years prior to the SZ10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the FH6 matches up versus the SZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH6 against the SZ10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and SZ10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and SZ10.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ10 to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FH6 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.