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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was brought out 12 months earlier than the SZ3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the FH6 grades versus the SZ3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic SZ3

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic FH6

		

		

			
 SZ3 FH6 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic SZ3

		

		

			
 FH6 SZ3 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 has 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 SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FH6 compared to the SZ3.
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and SZ3 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and SZ3.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ3 to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older FH6 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography features
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 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 offers face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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 good megapixels (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ3 Street photography factors
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (119 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
64
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (126g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ3
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 great battery (280 per charge)
 max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography features
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 great battery (280 shots)
 lighter than competitors in class (119 grams)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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 lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long reach (250mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography information
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 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 great battery (280 per charge)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 no Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic SZ3 as a Vlogging camera
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 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 lighter than competitors in class (119g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic jack
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 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (126g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic jack
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic SZ3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.60 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 119 gr (0.26 pounds) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 images 250 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $129 $150