Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was unveiled 13 months before the Galaxy Camera which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH6 scores versus the Galaxy Camera when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 enjoys external measurements 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FH6 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and Galaxy Camera is 96 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and Galaxy Camera.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FH6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.