Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZR1

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was manufactured 2 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FH6 matches up versus the ZR1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic ZR1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FH6 and the ZR1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and ZR1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and ZR1.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH6 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern FH6 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.