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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(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
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was manufactured within a month of the SZ7 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH6 grades against the SZ7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic SZ7

 FH6 SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic FH6

 SZ7 FH6 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic SZ7

 FH6 SZ7 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH6 has got outer 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 SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FH6 versus the SZ7.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and SZ7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and SZ7.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography factors
33
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
good battery power (280 per charge)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography details
70
good battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
70
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
good battery power (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
42
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging advice
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (119 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic SZ7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-09 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 5.60 m
Flash modes 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
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 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 photos 220 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $129 $199