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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS100 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
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS200
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FH6 versus Panasonic ZS100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the FH6 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH6 was launched 5 years earlier than the ZS100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH6 grades against the ZS100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic ZS100

 FH6 ZS100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic FH6

 ZS100 FH6 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2012Newer by 48 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic ZS100

 FH6 ZS100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH6 versus Panasonic ZS100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH6 against the ZS100.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and ZS100 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and ZS100.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FH6 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic ZS100 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH6 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography information
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (119 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
78
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
lighter than average in class (312g)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
great battery (280 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
68
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography highlights
71
great battery (280 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (119g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
75
lighter than average in class (312 grams)
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography factors
41
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
great battery (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
68
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (119 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
36
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (312 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic ZS100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 9.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119g (0.26 lb) 312g (0.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 559
Other
Battery life 280 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $129 $700