Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ10W

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was brought out 2 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH6 grades versus the HZ10W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Samsung HZ10W. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH6 and the HZ10W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and HZ10W is 96 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and HZ10W.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH6 to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent FH6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.