Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung TL500

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH6 versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the FH6 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH6 was revealed 19 months later than the TL500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FH6 grades versus the TL500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Samsung TL500. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH6 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH6 versus Samsung TL500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the FH6 vs the TL500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and TL500 is 96 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and TL500.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH6 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH6 will deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger FH6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.