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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS20 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 ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS25
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH6 versus Panasonic ZS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH6 was revealed 3 months earlier than the ZS20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FH6 scores versus the ZS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic ZS20

 FH6 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic FH6

 ZS20 FH6 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic ZS20

 FH6 ZS20 
LaunchedJanuary 2012April 2012Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH6 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH6 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FH6 compared to the ZS20.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and ZS20 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and ZS20.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS20
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (119g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography features
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography information
70
good battery (280 shots)
lighter than average (119 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (206g)
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography features
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (260 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging highlights
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average (119g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic ZS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-09 2012-04-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface 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
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 gr (0.26 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 shots 260 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $129 $349