Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS10

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was manufactured 12 months after the ZS10 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH6 matches up against the ZS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 offers outside 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FH6 compared to the ZS10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and ZS10 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and ZS10.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent FH6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.