Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH6 grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 offers external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FH6 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 96 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older FH6 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.