Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS7

Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was brought out 6 months after the ZS7 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH6 scores against the ZS7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FH6 vs the ZS7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and ZS7 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and ZS7.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH6 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.