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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung ST6500 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung ST6500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was brought out 12 months later than the ST6500 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FH6 scores vs the ST6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Samsung ST6500

 FH6 ST6500 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Panasonic FH6

 ST6500 FH6 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Samsung ST6500

 FH6 ST6500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FH6 vs the ST6500.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and ST6500 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and ST6500.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer FH6 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography details
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH6
Street photography with Samsung ST6500
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography information
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
29
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Travel photography highlights
70
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
73
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
Landscape photography with Samsung ST6500
41
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging info
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging info
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (119 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
32
pretty wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Samsung ST6500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Samsung ST6500
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Samsung ST6500
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2011-01-19
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 grams (0.26 lbs) -
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $129 -